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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.
African leaders call for greater political commitment to social security
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ISSA,
23.11.2008 |
Press release
| Administration & management, Extending coverage, Old age / Survivors
African social security leaders from 35 countries have called for increased political priority to be given to social security, at the first Regional Social Security Forum for Africa.Read more
Social security crucial for African development, says new ISSA report
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ISSA,
16.11.2008 |
Press release
| About social security, Administration & management, Demographic changes, Social security and health, Managing reforms, Old age / Survivors
Social security provides an increasingly effective and sustainable way to ensure long-term development in Africa, according to a new report released by the International Social Security Association (ISSA).Read more
Financial crisis may impact prospects for social security extension
ISSA,
16.10.2008 |
News
| Extending coverage
The extension of social security coverage to some of the world's poorest populations is a realistic and affordable prospect, social security and policy specialists have been told, but the current financial crisis may curtail prospects for extension if social policies are not maintained.
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ISSA,
16.10.2008 |
News
| Extending coverage
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ISSA and the extension of social security coverage
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ISSA,
14.10.2008 |
News
| Extending coverage
In an effort to address the issue of extension of social security coverage, the ISSA Bureau has decided to organize two back-to-back events on the occasion of its 98th meeting to be held on 15 October in Geneva, Switzerland.Read more
African Liaison Office to focus on extension of social security
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ISSA,
21.09.2008 |
Press release
As part of efforts to strengthen social security coverage on the African continent, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has opened a new Liaison Office in Pretoria, South Africa on 18 September, the first in the African region.Read more
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