The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has celebrated the opening of its Liaison Office for East Africa in Kampala, Uganda. A technical seminar on digitization and innovation to extend coverage was organized at the same time.

The new international Master’s in social security has kicked off, 15 managers from nine social security institutions in eight countries participating in the first programme.

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.

With over 500 registered participants, the Regional Social Security Forum for Africa (RSSF Africa) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire became the most attended for this region. Important discussions took place, along with the sharing of best practices and examples of innovation. The knowledge shared will

The National Social Insurance Fund for Employees (Caisse nationale des assurances sociales des travailleurs salaries – CNAS) of Algeria has won the first ever ISSA Special Distinction for Innovation, as part of the Good Practice Award for Africa competition.

The 17th ISSA Forum for Technical Commissions (TC Forum) was held virtually 7–21 March. This gave the technical commissions and working groups the opportunity to set their priorities and coordinate their plans for 2023–2025, building on the priorities of the International Social Security Association

On 29 April 2021, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) will launch the CEO Roundtable, a new webinar series that will provide leaders of ISSA member organizations with a platform to discuss their perspectives on priority issues in social security.

The 2020 ISSA Good Practice Award for Africa competition set new bars for the ISSA. The 97 entries and 36 participating social security institutions are the highest numbers ever. This is a clear attestation to the steadfast commitment of African members of the International Social Security

(Washington D.C., 09.05.2018) The International Social Security Association and the World Bank have signed a cooperation agreement. The two institutions are joining forces on improving the governance, administration and institutional capacities of social security administrations.