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 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.
The ISSA Working Group on Rehabilitation (IWGR) has produced the report Rehabilitation for COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 conditions, which analyses how countries have addressed these issues.
The 21st ISSA International Conference of Social Security Actuaries, Statisticians and Investment Specialists (ACT 2023) addressed how to ensure sustainable and adequate social security in a world marked by increased risk and volatility.
Over 460 social security leaders, experts and professionals gathered for the Regional Social Security Forum for the America (RSSF Americas) in San José, Costa Rica. The knowledge shared and discussions held there will help bring improvements in social security on the continent in the years to come.
Continuity and Resilience of Social Security Services and Systems
The first ever Special Distinction for Innovation in the Good Practice Award for the Americas competition was awarded to the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social – ISSS) for the good practice “Dr ISSS online: A new telemedicine care model”.
DATAPREV – Social Security Information and Technology Enterprise from Brazil has been awarded the Good Practice Award for the Americas 2023 for its “Emergency Aid” during the COVID-19 pandemic, which reached 118 million people.
In connection with the Regional Social Security Forum for the Americas, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has published a report on how social security is developing in the region. Digitalization, resilience and a life-course approach to social security are some key elements.
The International Social Security Association’s (ISSA) has launched its new report Social security developments and trends – Africa 2023, which spotlights innovations and practices that contribute to expanding and improving social security in the region.
As social security systems and their delivery are increasingly dependent on information and communication technology (ICT), digital operational resilience is fundamental to any social security organization.