With the rise of the gig economy, the protection of platform workers has become a priority for governments and social security institutions around the world. The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has gathered unique country data on these developments and set up a portal for easy

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) recently organized a technical seminar with the Liaison Offices for West Africa and Central Africa, focussing on preventing fraud, improving compliance and enhancing the collection of social security contributions. 

The first issue of 2024 of the International Social Security Review is now available, focussing on the use of cash transfers in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the relevance for discussions on an emergency basic income. 

Social security administrations in Africa are actively using the ISSA Guidelines to prevent fraud and strengthen compliance. This became evident from a recent technical seminar organized by the ISSA Liaison Office for Southern Africa, and hosted in Ezulwini by the Eswatini National Provident Fund. 

In four years, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has achieved a milestone by organizing its 200th webinar. The webinars have engaged hundreds of organizations and speakers worldwide, along with tens of thousands of participants. Today, these webinars represent a wealth of

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has published the new report Policy trends for tackling shortage occupations, which is being discussed in a technical seminar in Brussels, Belgium. 

Europe is not only the cradle of social security, but a region demonstrating constant innovation and dynamic developments in the context of significant challenges. Expanding, strengthening and building resilient social security systems for future generations is the key objective. Against this

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has recently signed a cooperation agreement with the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), organized a meeting of the Focal Point for Portuguese-speaking Countries and participated in a CPLP ministerial meeting in Portugal.

Interview with Alexander Burz, Deputy Director General, Federation of Social Insurances (Dachverband der Österreichischen Sozialversicherungsträger) of Austria, after winning the ISSA Special Distinction for Innovation for Europe.

The new report from the International Social Security Association (ISSA) outlines the major developments and trends for social security in Europe, including recent reform efforts. The report was presented at the Regional Social Security Forum for Europe in Porto, Portugal.