Published:
3 March 2024
Type:
News
Region:
Arab Countries
Topic:
Innovation capacity

Members of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) in Arab countries gathered recently in Kuwait to discuss innovation and creativity to develop the performance of social security institutions in the region.

Published:
15 December 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Actuarial
Risk management
Investment
Continuity and resilience

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.

Published:
27 September 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Innovation capacity
Technological transition
Extension of coverage
ISSA institution

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.

Published:
21 September 2023
Type:
News
Region:
French-speaking Countries
Topic:
Innovation capacity
Human resource management
ISSA institution

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.

Published:
19 September 2023
Type:
News
Region:
Americas
Topic:
Innovation capacity
Continuity and resilience
ISSA institution

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.

Published:
5 September 2023
Type:
News
Region:
Americas
Topic:
Business process
Technological transition
Extension of coverage
COVID-19
Guideline:
Good Governance
Service Quality
Information and Communication Technology

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. 

Published:
4 September 2023
Type:
News
Region:
Americas
Topic:
Health
Innovation capacity
Human resource management
ICT governance
Service quality
Demographic change
Continuity and resilience

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.

Published:
31 May 2023
Type:
News
Region:
Africa
Topic:
Innovation capacity
Extension of coverage
ISSA institution

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

Published:
17 May 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
Innovation capacity
Technological transition
Service quality
ISSA institution
Guideline:
Service Quality

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.

Published:
17 May 2023
Type:
News
Region:
Africa
Topic:
Continuity and resilience
Governance and administration
Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes

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.