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Uruguay
| Total population (m.): | 3.4 |
| GDP per capita (USD): | 11216 |
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Multi-pillared social insurance systems: The post-reform picture in Chile, Uruguay and Brazil
Antía, Florencia; Lanzara, Arnaldo Provasi, 2011, 53-71
This article focuses on an analysis of social insurance models and reforms in Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. Noting that these three countries are following different reform trajectories, the article explores trends in the restructuring of each of these insurance systems across...
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Antía, Florencia; Lanzara, Arnaldo Provasi, 2011, 53-71
This article focuses on an analysis of social insurance models and reforms in Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. Noting that these three countries are following different reform trajectories, the article explores trends in the restructuring of each of these insurance systems across...
English, French, German, Spanish
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Social Assistance in Developing Countries Database
Barrientos, Armando; Niño-Zarazúa, Miguel; Maitrot, Mathilde, Chronic Poverty Research Centre, 2010, 137 p.
The database aims to: - provide a summary of the evidence available on the effectiveness of social assistance interventions in developing countries; - focus on programmes seeking to combine the reduction and mitigation of poverty, with strengthening and facilitating household...
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Barrientos, Armando; Niño-Zarazúa, Miguel; Maitrot, Mathilde, Chronic Poverty Research Centre, 2010, 137 p.
The database aims to: - provide a summary of the evidence available on the effectiveness of social assistance interventions in developing countries; - focus on programmes seeking to combine the reduction and mitigation of poverty, with strengthening and facilitating household...
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Seguros de desempleo y reformas recientes en América Latina
Velásquez Pinto, Mario D., Naciones Unidas, 2010, 57 p.
En los últimos años se han verificado un conjunto de reformas en los Seguros de Desempleo en Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Venezuela y Uruguay, las que si bien han tenido alcances diversos, desde estructurales a cambios paramétricos, han estado orientadas a mejorar la...
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Velásquez Pinto, Mario D., Naciones Unidas, 2010, 57 p.
En los últimos años se han verificado un conjunto de reformas en los Seguros de Desempleo en Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Venezuela y Uruguay, las que si bien han tenido alcances diversos, desde estructurales a cambios paramétricos, han estado orientadas a mejorar la...
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Trabajadores independientes y protección social en América Latina: Argentina. Brasil. Chile. Colombia. Costa Rica. Uruguay
Bertranou, Fabio M., , OIT, 2009, 169 p.
La protección social es una de las dimensiones claves para la agenda de Trabajo Decente que promueve la OIT. El objetivo de ampliar y fortalecer los regímenes de protección social de los trabajadores fue adoptado por los países de la región a través de la Agenda...
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Bertranou, Fabio M., , OIT, 2009, 169 p.
La protección social es una de las dimensiones claves para la agenda de Trabajo Decente que promueve la OIT. El objetivo de ampliar y fortalecer los regímenes de protección social de los trabajadores fue adoptado por los países de la región a través de la Agenda...
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Is Latin America retreating from individual retirement accounts?
Bertranou, Fabio M.; Bertranou, Evelina; Calvo, Esteban, 2009, 5 p.
This article reviews two round of pension reform in ten Latin American countries to determine whether they are moving away from individual retirement accounts. (Source: ILO)
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Bertranou, Fabio M.; Bertranou, Evelina; Calvo, Esteban, 2009, 5 p.
This article reviews two round of pension reform in ten Latin American countries to determine whether they are moving away from individual retirement accounts. (Source: ILO)
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Work histories and pension entitlements in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
Forteza, Alvaro; Apella, Ignacio; Fajnzylber, Eduardo; Grushka, Carlos O.; Rossi, Lanina; Sanroman, Graciela, World Bank, 2009, 78 p.
The authors propose alternative methods to project pension rights and implement them in Chile and Uruguay and partially in Argentina. The authors use incomplete work histories databases from the social security administrations to project entire lifetime work histories. The...
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Forteza, Alvaro; Apella, Ignacio; Fajnzylber, Eduardo; Grushka, Carlos O.; Rossi, Lanina; Sanroman, Graciela, World Bank, 2009, 78 p.
The authors propose alternative methods to project pension rights and implement them in Chile and Uruguay and partially in Argentina. The authors use incomplete work histories databases from the social security administrations to project entire lifetime work histories. The...
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A new social protection matrix for Uruguay
Lagomarsino, Gabriel, ISSA, 2009, 23 p.
This paper is one of the studies produced under the ISSA Project onExamining the Existing Knowledge on Social Security Coverage Extension(Source: AISS)
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Lagomarsino, Gabriel, ISSA, 2009, 23 p.
This paper is one of the studies produced under the ISSA Project onExamining the Existing Knowledge on Social Security Coverage Extension(Source: AISS)
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Social security for all in Latin America and the Caribbean will require integration of schemes and solidarity in financing
Uthoff, Andras, ISSA, 2009, 29 p.
The paper surveys current practices on coverage extension in Latin America and theCaribbean, and proposes new goals and strategies. It recognizes that inequalities andbudget constraints restrict the possibility of achieving the normative goal of socialsecurity for all....
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Uthoff, Andras, ISSA, 2009, 29 p.
The paper surveys current practices on coverage extension in Latin America and theCaribbean, and proposes new goals and strategies. It recognizes that inequalities andbudget constraints restrict the possibility of achieving the normative goal of socialsecurity for all....
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Assessment of a hybrid reform path: Social and labour policies in Uruguay, 1985–2005
Alegre, Pablo; Filgueira, Fernando, 2009, 317-334
Since Uruguay’s return to democracy in 1985, a shift in economic and social policy has radically changed the country. The outcomes have been shaped by adjustment to international circumstances by default, stop-go market reforms and the inconsistent pace and content of...
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Alegre, Pablo; Filgueira, Fernando, 2009, 317-334
Since Uruguay’s return to democracy in 1985, a shift in economic and social policy has radically changed the country. The outcomes have been shaped by adjustment to international circumstances by default, stop-go market reforms and the inconsistent pace and content of...
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Prestaciones sociales en Uruguay: ¿por qué hay beneficiarios que no las solicitan?
Burdín, Gabriel; Melo, Gioia de, 2009, p.147-163
Los programas de transferencias monetarias han cobrado gran importancia en América Latina. La preocupación por su adecuada focalización se ha centrado en excluir a las personas que no cumplen los requisitos de elegibilidad. En ca io, se ha prestado menos atención al hecho...
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Burdín, Gabriel; Melo, Gioia de, 2009, p.147-163
Los programas de transferencias monetarias han cobrado gran importancia en América Latina. La preocupación por su adecuada focalización se ha centrado en excluir a las personas que no cumplen los requisitos de elegibilidad. En ca io, se ha prestado menos atención al hecho...
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Uruguay’s New Family Allowances Scheme
The initial aim of the scheme was to provide coverage to approximately half of all children and adolescents
ISSA, 2009
The first-ever left-wing coalition government in the history of Uruguay came into power in 2005. One major reform introduced by this government is Law 18.227 on the New Family Allowance Scheme (NRAF), which supersedes Laws 17.139 and 17.758. Through targeting children and...
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The initial aim of the scheme was to provide coverage to approximately half of all children and adolescents
ISSA, 2009
The first-ever left-wing coalition government in the history of Uruguay came into power in 2005. One major reform introduced by this government is Law 18.227 on the New Family Allowance Scheme (NRAF), which supersedes Laws 17.139 and 17.758. Through targeting children and...
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Anexo: Programas de transferencias monetarias condicionadas en América Latina por año y cobertura
Lomeli, Enrique Valencia, OIT, 2008, 1 p.
Extraído del documento titulado "Bolsa Família en Brasil. Contexto, concepto e impacto, OIT, 2008, p. 21.
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Lomeli, Enrique Valencia, OIT, 2008, 1 p.
Extraído del documento titulado "Bolsa Família en Brasil. Contexto, concepto e impacto, OIT, 2008, p. 21.
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Documentos de Política de Seguridad Social
Documento 4
OIT, 2008, 135 p.
Este documento recoge las ponencias de los representantes de los 10 países invitados. Los textos fueron elaborados por el Departamento de Seguridad Social en base a las presentaciones que realizaron los participantes a lo largo de la reunión. Las presentaciones giran en...
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Documento 4
OIT, 2008, 135 p.
Este documento recoge las ponencias de los representantes de los 10 países invitados. Los textos fueron elaborados por el Departamento de Seguridad Social en base a las presentaciones que realizaron los participantes a lo largo de la reunión. Las presentaciones giran en...
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Mercado de trabajo, género y reforma del sistema pensionario en Uruguay: ¿cuáles son las perspectivas para los adultos mayores?
Papadópulos, Jorge, AISS, 2007, 28 p.
En este documento se describen las características básicas del mercado de trabajo uruguayo. Se lo correlaciona con las prestaciones que brinda el sistema jubilatorio de reparto intergeneracional, vigente hasta 1996, y el nuevo sistema mixto. Se trabaja con un modelo de...
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Papadópulos, Jorge, AISS, 2007, 28 p.
En este documento se describen las características básicas del mercado de trabajo uruguayo. Se lo correlaciona con las prestaciones que brinda el sistema jubilatorio de reparto intergeneracional, vigente hasta 1996, y el nuevo sistema mixto. Se trabaja con un modelo de...
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Shaping the Future of Social Protection: Access, Financing and Solidarity
CEPAL, 2006, 180 p.
Shaping the Future of Social Protection: Access, Financing and Solidarity has been prepared by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) for presentation at the thirty-first session of the Commission (Montevideo, Uruguay, 20-24 March 2006. (Source:...
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CEPAL, 2006, 180 p.
Shaping the Future of Social Protection: Access, Financing and Solidarity has been prepared by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) for presentation at the thirty-first session of the Commission (Montevideo, Uruguay, 20-24 March 2006. (Source:...
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Analysis of Health Sector Reforms in the Region of the Americas: Iniciativa regional de reforma del sector de la salud en América Latina y el Caribe
Pan American Health Organization, PAHO, 2004, 56 p.
The Health Sector Reform Regional Analysis includes information from 36 countries that submitted profiles by the end of 2003 and seeks to consolidate, compare and examine the similarities, differences and especially the progress countries have made in health sector reform...
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Pan American Health Organization, PAHO, 2004, 56 p.
The Health Sector Reform Regional Analysis includes information from 36 countries that submitted profiles by the end of 2003 and seeks to consolidate, compare and examine the similarities, differences and especially the progress countries have made in health sector reform...
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ILO social security inquiry
Population data, Scheme information, Indicators
ILO
The objective of the ILO Social Security Inquiry (SSI) is to collect, store and disseminate comparable statistical data on social security worldwide. This includes expenditure and receipts of social protection schemes as well as data on protected persons, recipients of social...
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Population data, Scheme information, Indicators
ILO
The objective of the ILO Social Security Inquiry (SSI) is to collect, store and disseminate comparable statistical data on social security worldwide. This includes expenditure and receipts of social protection schemes as well as data on protected persons, recipients of social...
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GESS: Regional & Country profiles
ILO
This section provides an overview of the extension of social security in the world. (Source: ILO/STEP)
English, French, Spanish
ILO
This section provides an overview of the extension of social security in the world. (Source: ILO/STEP)
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NATLEX : Country Profiles
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
English, French, Spanish
ILO
The NATLEX COUNTRY PROFILES DATABASE brings together information on national labour law and the application of international labour standards in one portal. The profiles include: - Basic information (membership, ILO office, etc.) - Ratifications -- including ratifications of...
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World Health Organization : Countries
WHO
The Country Health Profile provides an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (Source: who.int)
English, French, Spanish
WHO
The Country Health Profile provides an overview of the situation and trends of priority health problems and the health systems profile, including a description of institutional frameworks, trends in the national response, key issues and challenges. (Source: who.int)
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Banco de Previsón Social
Banco de Previsión Social (Montevideo), BPS
La Misión del Banco de Previsión Social, como Instituto de seguridad social, es brindar servicios para asegurar la cobertura de las contingencias sociales a la comunidad en su conjunto . Su sitio web ofrece varios servicios en linea para sus beneficiarios pero también...
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Banco de Previsión Social (Montevideo), BPS
La Misión del Banco de Previsión Social, como Instituto de seguridad social, es brindar servicios para asegurar la cobertura de las contingencias sociales a la comunidad en su conjunto . Su sitio web ofrece varios servicios en linea para sus beneficiarios pero también...
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Oficina Subregional del OIT para el Cono Sur de América Latina : Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
OIT, , OIT
La Oficina Subregional de la OIT para el Cono Sur de América Latina, tiene su sede en Santiago, la cual cubre actividades en Chile, Paraguay y Uruguay, además de aquellas con el MERCOSUR. Principalmente, este equipo está dedicado a proporcionar asesoría técnica y aportar...
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OIT, , OIT
La Oficina Subregional de la OIT para el Cono Sur de América Latina, tiene su sede en Santiago, la cual cubre actividades en Chile, Paraguay y Uruguay, además de aquellas con el MERCOSUR. Principalmente, este equipo está dedicado a proporcionar asesoría técnica y aportar...
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Pan American Health Organization
Pan American Health Organization; WHO, PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American...
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Pan American Health Organization; WHO, PAHO
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with 100 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American...
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Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social
Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social, MTSS
Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social es la Secretaría de Estado dependiente del Poder Ejecutivo responsable de diseñar, ejecutar, controlar y evaluar las políticas, planes y programas referidos a la actividad laboral, a las prestaciones sociales y alimentario -...
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Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social, MTSS
Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social es la Secretaría de Estado dependiente del Poder Ejecutivo responsable de diseñar, ejecutar, controlar y evaluar las políticas, planes y programas referidos a la actividad laboral, a las prestaciones sociales y alimentario -...
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Annual and statistical reports
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Memoria y balance anual [BPS]
Banco de Previsión Social (Montevideo), Banco de previsión social
Principales hitos anuales de la gestión en las diferentes áreas del BPS, y sus mejoras significativas. (Fuente: BPS)
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Banco de Previsión Social (Montevideo), Banco de previsión social
Principales hitos anuales de la gestión en las diferentes áreas del BPS, y sus mejoras significativas. (Fuente: BPS)
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Boletin Estadistico [Banco de Previsión Social]
Asesoria Economica y Actuarial - Banco de Previsión Social, Banco de previsión social
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Asesoria Economica y Actuarial - Banco de Previsión Social, Banco de previsión social
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