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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.
Strengthening the social protection of migrant workers in Eurasia
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ISSA,
15.05.2012 |
News
| Extending coverage
Representatives of social security organizations from the Eastern European and Eurasian regions continued to discuss improved social protection of migrant workers at the second meeting of the ISSA and the IASPF Working Group on Migrant Workers in Eurasia that commenced work in Chisinau, Republic...Read more
ISSA signs “historic” agreement on social security with the International Labour Organization
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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ISSA,
22.03.2012 |
Press release
| About social security
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International support for the social protection floor gathers momentum
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ISSA,
08.11.2011 |
News
| Extending coverage
Plans to build a social protection “floor” for the most vulnerable population groups have received further international support during a high-level panel event hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO), following the endorsement by the G20 Leaders Summit in Cannes last week.Read more
New framework to promote the social protection of migrant labour
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ISSA,
29.06.2011 |
News
| Extending coverage
Heads of social security organizations from Europe and Eurasia have recognized the urgent need to strengthen the social protection of migrant workers in the region, and have committed to develop common principles for social security systems to cover this group, at an international meeting in Baku...Read more
BRICS countries lead the way in social security extension
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ISSA,
14.06.2011 |
News
| About social security
High-level representatives of five emerging countries that represent 40 percent of the world’s population and nearly 30 percent of its surface area told delegates at the annual ILO conference that the extension of social security is an essential investment in sustainable social and economic devel...Read more
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