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Financial modernization of social security
The financial modernization of the Social Security Institute of Guatemala (Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social (IGSS)) includes innovation and automation of processes in two key areas:
Financial modernization of social security
  • more efficient and cost-effective collection methods;
  • effective control of the registry of contributors and employers as generators of

income (contributions) and generators of expenditures (investment in the supply of medical and financial services).

Innovation emphasizes analysis, design/redesign of processes, aiming at gains in performance and results. Automation encompasses the inclusion of information technology tools that strengthen the implementation of the new or improved processes, with the respective benefits arising from the use of cutting-edge technology in information handling and integration.

The first point includes an integrated collection and management system to improve control of contributions, recovery of overdue amount, the electronic spreadsheet system for payment of contributions, the creation of individual accounts for the employer and the contributor.

The second point looks at the unique register of contributors and employers, as systems with processes focused on the unique record for each person, with updated, appropriate and integrated information.


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Publication year: 2009
Implementation year: 2006
Topics: Compliance and contribution collection, ICT as a strategic management tool
Organization: Social Security Institute of Guatemala
Country: Guatemala

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