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ISSA contributes to World Economic Forum report
ISSA, 09.04.2013 | News | Old age / Survivors
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published a new report, “Developing Future Social Protection Systems Retirement Income”.
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BRICS countries – leading the global growth of social security
ISSA, 25.03.2013 | Feature | Extending coverage
Despite different cultures, demographics, economic situations and societal institutions and structures, the development and rapid extension of social security coverage in the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China, South Africa) has been impressive. Because the successes have b...
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East meets South: Second Interregional High-Level Round Table
ISSA, 20.03.2013 | News | About social security
Social security administrators and senior managers from CIS, Eastern European and Latin American countries concluded a high-level international Round Table meeting in Uruguay on 20 March, and agreed to strengthen ties between the participating organizations.
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Social security for healthy societies: Embracing a new mandate for prevention
ISSA, 14.03.2013 | Feature | Social security and health
For social security institutions involved in the health sector, investing in activities that promote good health and encourage preventive health practices can significantly reduce the demand for health benefits. What is more, prevention in health offers the potential for important spillover effec...
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Priority on youth employment in Argentina: Investing in human capital
14.03.2013 | Feature | Extending coverage
Nothing is more fundamental to future social stability and economic growth than ensuring young people have the necessary skills and opportunities to find and retain decent work. The International Labour Organization reports that there are currently almost 74 million young people between the ages...
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