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Cooperating for social security. Assane Diop (left) and Hans-Horst Konkolewsky during the signing ceremony in Geneva. Photo: Crozet/ILO
ISSA signs “historic” agreement on social security with the International Labour Organization
Video  ISSA, 22.03.2012 | Press release | About social security
The International Social Security Association has formalized an agreement with the International Labour Organization (ILO) aimed at reinforcing collaboration in support of the extension and promotion of social security, during a ceremony held in Geneva on 22 March.
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Innovative strategies required for sustainable social security, predicts ISSA
ISSA, 21.03.2012 | Press release | Administration & management
Demographic changes, economic instability and social demands are placing pressures on the sustainability of pension schemes and social security funds, and will require innovative reforms and investment strategies, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has stated, in advance of an i...
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The ISSA Officers present the Good Practice Award for Africa 2011 to the National Health Insurance Fund of the United Republic of Tanzania, represented by Mr. Eugen Mikongoti.
Tanzanian health insurance scheme wins ISSA Good Practice Award for Africa
Video  ISSA, 05.12.2011 | Press release | Administration & management
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) of the United Republic of Tanzania has received the ISSA Good Practice Award for Africa 2011 for improvements in its health insurance scheme, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has announced.
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ISSA Africa report recognizes significant progress in social security coverage
ISSA, 04.12.2011 | Press release | Administration & management, Extending coverage, Managing reforms
Significant progress in the extension of social security coverage to some of Africa’s most vulnerable population groups continues to be made, notably through innovative cash transfer and health-care programmes, according to a new report published by the International Social Security Association (...
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Map showing the People's Republic of China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Mongolia
East Asia initiative to highlight social security efficiency
ISSA, 05.10.2011 | Press release | About social security
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has announced the opening of a new Liaison Office for East Asia, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, in a region which has seen significant extension of social security programmes in recent decades.
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