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To support the provision of high-quality services, the use of ever-more sophisticated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by social security organization continues to expand. This was a core message given to delegates during a session discussing the use of ICT as a strategic management tool at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) in Cape Town.

Research conducted by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has highlighted the enabling role of ICT in permitting greater, and often personalized and round-the-clock, interaction between citizens and social security organizations. However, to optimize this potential, to improve service quality on a mass scale and to manage a growing volume of client data, the correct choice of ICT platform remained critical.

Other ISSA findings spotlighted that ICT has enabled the implementation of increasingly sophisticated social programmes and supported reforms and coverage extension, all of which were being accomplished with greater efficiency and at a faster pace.

A number of challenges remained, however. Of greater concern than limited economic resources were issues of weak administrative capacity and low human resource skills. Notably, practical ICT solutions were increasingly affordable. But the real challenge often lay with convincing service providers and clients, especially older clients, to make use of such technologies.


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