Published:
31 January 2023
Type:
News
Region:
French-speaking Countries
Topic:
ISSA institution

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has announced a two-year Master’s programme on social security from an international perspective. It will be implemented in partnership with two prestigious French institutions, Sciences Po Bordeaux and Forhom, the training centre of Egis Conseil

Published:
13 January 2023
Type:
News
Topic:
ISSA institution

With a new year, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and its members also step into a new triennium. In line with its vision and mandate, the ISSA will consolidate its strong focus on knowledge, networking, collaboration, capacity building and member-focused services, with an even

Published:
16 December 2022
Type:
News
Region:
Caribbean
Portuguese-speaking Countries
French-speaking Countries
Topic:
ISSA institution
Guideline:
Human Resource Management in Social Security Administration
Continuity and Resilience of Social Security Services and Systems

As we approach the end of 2022, it is time to look back not only at a busy year, but also the closing of a very productive triennium full of innovations.

Published:
7 December 2022
Type:
News
Topic:
Communication

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) organized a multimedia campaign in connection with the recent World Social Security Forum (WSSF), which attracted 143 contributions from 52 social security organizations in 40 countries. All entries are accessible on an interactive map on the ISSA

Published:
6 December 2022
Type:
News
Region:
Africa
Topic:
Innovation capacity

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

Published:
1 December 2022
Type:
News
Region:
International
Guideline:
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.

Published:
11 November 2022
Type:
News
Topic:
Long-term care
Population ageing

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.

Published:
1 November 2022
Type:
News
Topic:
ISSA institution

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.

Published:
28 October 2022
Type:
News
Topic:
Family benefits
Gender Inequalities
ISSA institution
Commission: / Section
Family Benefits

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.

Published:
26 October 2022
Type:
News
Guideline:
Information and Communication Technology
Promotion of Sustainable Employment
Communication by Social Security Administrations
Actuarial Work for Social Security
Administrative Solutions for Coverage Extension
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.