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In Focus: International strategies to extend social security coverage

The extension of coverage is one of the greatest challenges for social security today. Studies estimate that between 70 and 80 per cent of the global population live in a state of “social insecurity”. There is, however, growing recognition of the contribution of social security systems to social stability and poverty reduction. Ambitious new initiatives by the ISSA and the UN/ International Labour Organization seek to extend social security coverage, but will require improved governance, financing and administration of social security programmes.

National Dialogue: An approach to reform social security is a lot more than a line in a budget, it is involvement of all
In order to entrench the principle of transparency and full disclosure with all groups of society and enable them to take part in the decision making process, the Jordanian Social Security Corporation (JSSC) initiated a National Dialogue with a wide range of national and local bodies and areas of expertise in Jordan.

Administration and management, Extension of coverage, Governance of social security
Jordan | 2006

Reduction of occupational accidents in enterprises implementing programmes of prevention
In Mexico, there are economic activities where the incidence rate of occupational accidents is between seven, 15, or even more, which means that for every 100 workers, there are between seven and 15 workers who suffer occupational accidents.

Extension of coverage, ICT as a strategic management tool
Mexico | 2004

Strategic Re-engineering Process
The Swaziland National Provident Fund (SNPF) developed a strategic planning document in 2003 which pointed to a number of weaknesses.

Compliance and contribution collection, Extension of coverage, ICT as a strategic management tool, Risk management and change management
Swaziland | 2004

National Insurance Services on wheels
In keeping with the principle of "solidarity" the National Insurance Services (NIS) continually seeks for innovative and creative ways to extend social security coverage to all categories of workers.

Extension of coverage
St Vincent and the Grenadines | 2003

Integral Care of Adolescents in rural areas by the IMSS opportunities programme
Since 1998, within the programme IMSS-Oportunidades, carried out by the Mexican Social Security Institute, the Rural Care Centers for Adolescents Adolescente (CARA), a pioneering strategy for Mexico, have been introduced, the objective of which is to meet the needs and expectations of the 2.3 million adolescents in rural areas, who are a priority group for care from the perspective of their size, significance and vulnerability.

Extension of coverage, Health
Mexico | 1999

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