With an output of 11 reports during the 2020–2022 triennium, the Technical Commission on Invalidity, Old Age and Survivors (TC Pension) has produced important knowledge for the design and implementation of future pensions schemes. It has also shared its knowledge actively through the participation

The essential role of social security systems in Europe has once again been demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remaining coverage gaps, demographic changes and labour market transformations require adaptations and reform. The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has released a

The ISSA Good Practice Award for Europe 2022 has been awarded to the Swedish Pensions Agency for its Withdrawal Planner, an easy-to-use digital tool for retirement planning integrating both public and private pensions.

Following its 2020-2023 work plan, the Technical Commission on Old-age, Invalidity and Survivors' Insurance is working on issues such as: the link between life expectancy and age of retirement, the consequences of migrations on social security pension schemes, the resilience of pensions services in

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

In response to the new challenges emerging from aging populations, changing family structures, new technologies and the evolving labour market, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) is creating a new Special Working Group on Rehabilitation.

It is no secret that in virtually all countries, women earn less than men. Globally, the gender pay gap is 40 per cent. In other words, a woman earns 60 cents for every dollar earned by a man. This has many societal implications, of course, but what is often overlooked is the impact that this pay

Does self-employment come at the cost of poverty in old age? A new report examines developments in terms of new forms of work, and implications for pension contributions and benefits. It finds that alternative forms of work are not necessarily excluded from social security coverage and pensions, but

On 1 October, the international community marks the United Nations International Day of Older Persons. The theme of this year’s International Day is the “Journey to Age Equality”. The choice of this theme reflects the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, to reduce inequalities. This

The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on 1 October. For the social security of older persons, a key issue relates to the sustainability and adequacy of old-age pension programmes.