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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 International Labour Organization seek to extend social security coverage, but will require improved governance, financing and administration of social security programmes.
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Basic Primary Care Units (UBAPs)
Basic Primary Care Units (UBAPs) are operational units which form part of the Social Health Insurance Institute's (Seguro Social de Salud "ESSALUD") network of primary care services. Read more |
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Job training for re-integrated members of illegal armed groups
The "good practice" consisted of the provision of job training by the Colombian Family Allowances Fund (Caja Colombiana de Subsidio Familiar "COLSUBSIDIO") Institute for management and work training, using resources provided by Supreme Council for the Social and Economic Reintegration of Armed Insurgent Groups and Individuals for 71 people, 70 per cent of them single women heads of families, providing them with certificates for 840 hours of training in electricity, electronics, hair cosmetology and applied computer electronics, comprising 50 per cent practical experience and 50 per cent theoretical training. Read more |
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National Health Insurance Scheme: Millennium Development Goals – Maternal and Child Health Project
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of Nigeria was established through Act 35 of 1999 to provide health insurance for all Nigerians. The National Health Insurance Scheme – Millennium Development Goals/Maternal and Child Health (NHIS – MDGs/MCH) Project addresses Nigeria’s critical problem of poor access to health care services for pregnant women and children under the age of 5. Read more |
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The Pension Reform in Chile
The pension reform addresses various aspects of the functioning and organization of the Chilean pension system in a global manner, thus creating a modern and efficient social protection system which provides appropriate guarantees for the population.
Disability, Extension of coverage, ICT as a strategic management tool, Old age/survivors
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Chile | 2008 |
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Concluding Memorandums of Understanding to improve the application procedures for immigrant workers
As an increasing number of immigrant workers gain eligibility for benefits, the National Pension Service (NPS) requires an innovative plan to assist immigrant workers to conveniently apply for the benefits to which they are entitled after they have returned to their home countries. Read more |
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