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Africa: The role of social security in meeting the Millennium Development Goals
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ISSA,
16.12.2011 |
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| About social security
An increasing number of success stories in Africa highlight the positive developmental role that social security plays. By increasing coverage and delivering benefits that meet the needs of the population, many countries view social security as an effective instrument to move towards achieving th...Read more
Regional Forum: Time for Africa to act on social security
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ISSA,
13.12.2011 |
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| About social security, Administration & management, Extending coverage
As some African countries celebrate their half-century of political independence, many are also taking stock of their social achievements. The contribution of social security to social and economic development on the continent was the focus of discussions at the Regional Social Security Forum for...Read more
Coping with crisis? Recession, mental health and social security
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ISSA,
09.12.2011 |
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| Social security and health
Financial and economic crises adversely affect the mental well-being of workers, and have ramifications for social security systems. During the last two decades, the impact of mental illness has been a growing concern for managers of social insurance schemes, particularly those responsible for di...Read more
ISSA marks 2011 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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02.12.2011 |
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| Disability
Persons with disabilities make up an estimated 15 per cent of the world’s population, and disability affects a further 25 per cent if one includes family members and caregivers. To mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations has chosen the theme of “Togethe...Read more
The impact of crises on the mental health of workers
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ISSA,
10.10.2011 |
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| Social security and health, Social security financing
Financial and economic crises can adversely affect the mental well-being of workers, and have ramifications for social security systems. During the last two decades, the impact of mental illness has been a growing concern for managers of social insurance schemes, particularly for disability and s...Read more
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