Social Security Observatory
The ISSA Observatory monitors social security programmes worldwide, and provides information on key issues and analysis of major developments in social security.
The ISSA maintains several unique databases on social security: an overview of social security systems worldwide; a monitor of social security reforms; summaries of complementary and private pension systems; access to social security legislation; and a comprehensive archive and bibliography on social security.
Country Profiles provide a comprehensive overview of social security programmes in the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe. Scheme descriptions are provided for over 170 countries and territories, and profiles of complementary and private pensions in around 60 countries. Scheme descriptions are available in English and in one of the other ISSA working languages (French, German or Spanish).
The Social Security Monitor allows access to a range of social security news items and information from external sources and publications.
The Topics section offers a summary analysis of selected themes, with recommended resources for further reading and research. Additional information is available in the Resources section, and through the list of recommended social protection and partner Websites.