Social Security at the Dawn of the 21st Century: Topical Issues and New Approaches – ePub

Providing an up-to-date overview of the important developments and trends in the field of social security is a priority for the International Social Security Association (ISSA). Through expert analysis, their triennial review assesses the current state of social security worldwide and focuses on pressing issues. Social Security at the Dawn of the 21st Century, the latest review, is an eBook that aims to provide accurate and current information on social security to an international audience. Social security has evolved into one of the most significant publicly financed and administered institutions in modern society. The eBook is divided into two parts. The first part discusses policy trends and regional developments, with a focus on redesigning social security programs, new management practices, and the challenges of informal care. It also highlights developments in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions. The second part focuses on specific program areas, particularly employment policy, pension systems, and public disability schemes. It also covers approaches to ensuring access to healthcare and policies in response to changes in family structures, as well as recent experiences with social assistance programs.

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ISBN numbers: 978-0765807021, 978-1351489584, 978-1138532991, 978-1351489577, 978-1412834520, 978-1315129778

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