The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has opened the Good Practice Award for Africa competition. In addition to the traditional Award and certificates, the ISSA Special Distinction for Innovation will be awarded for the first time. ISSA member institutions are invited to submit their
Human Resource Management in Social Security Administration
Continuity and Resilience of Social Security Services and Systems
The ISSA World Social Security Forum (WSSF) was organized in Marrakech, Morocco from 24 to 28 October 2022. Over 1000 participants from 135 countries contributed to the World Forum, demonstrating the essential contribution of social security to inclusive and resilient societies.
The International Social Security Review has released a new special double issue focusing on long-term care for the elderly. This complements a number of recent activities by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) to advance the long-term care agenda.
The Council of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) has elected Dr Mohammed Azman bin Aziz Mohammed from Malaysia as President of the Association. The Council also elected the new ISSA Treasurer and Control Commission and renewed the mandate of the Secretary General.
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has presented the ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security to Iceland for its remarkable results in gender equality in social security and its society.
Human Resource Management in Social Security Administration
Continuity and Resilience of Social Security Services and Systems
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) today launched new ground-breaking Guidelines on Human Resource Management and on Continuity and Resilience of Social Security Services and Systems. In addition, five sets of ISSA Guidelines have been revised and updated.
At the World Social Security Forum, Certificates of Excellence have been awarded to 10 social security institutions from nine countries in various areas of social security administration.
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has published a brand-new report on the global priorities for social security. The report was presented at the opening day of the World Social Security Forum, which takes place from 24 to 28 October in Marrakech, Morocco.
During the 2020–2022 triennium, the ISSA Technical Commission on Mutual Benefit Societies (TC Mutual) has focused on the evolving needs of an ageing population, social security coverage in a changing world, and the role of social security in promoting inclusive growth and social cohesion.
The Technical Commission for Contribution Collection and Compliance (TC CCC) has been active in many areas during the 2020–2022 triennium, working on several reports, the revision of ISSA Guidelines, contributing to key events and piloting e-workshops.