Published:
23 January 2024
Type:
News
Region:
Asia and Pacific
Topic:
ISSA institution

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) is pleased to announce the release of updated country profiles for Asia and the Pacific in a new, more structured, format. This is the first step towards a completely new database with more information and enhanced features.

Published:
21 November 2023
Type:
News
Region:
South East Asia
Topic:
ISSA institution

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) and ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU), which will mark a significant milestone in the joint pursuit of inclusive, adequate, and sustainable social protection systems in the ASEAN region. The

Published:
15 February 2022
Type:
News
Region:
Arab Countries
Topic:
ISSA institution

The Public Institution for Social Security of Kuwait has taken over the ISSA Liaison Office for Arab countries. The transfer was celebrated in an online event, which also gave the opportunity to thank the Social Security Corporation of Jordan for hosting the office for many years.

Published:
11 February 2020
Type:
News
Region:
Asia and Pacific
Office:
ISSA Focal Point for the Pacific Island Countries
Topic:
ISSA institution

On 30 January 2020, a formal ceremony in Suva, the capital of Fiji, marked the official opening of the Focal Point for the Pacific Island Countries of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). As host of the Focal Point Office, the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) will support the

Published:
1 August 2018
Type:
News
Region:
Eurasia
Office:
ISSA Liaison Office for Eurasia
Topic:
ISSA institution

While universal social security has existed for a long time in the Eurasia region, its countries now face some difficult decisions in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of schemes and prevent the shrinking of coverage due to growing informal employment. The ISSA is working with its members

Published:
22 May 2018
Type:
News
Region:
Asia and Pacific
Topic:
ISSA institution

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) is inviting its 56 members from Asia and the Pacific to participate in the competition for the Good Practice Award for the region. The award and certificates of merit will be among the highpoints at the Regional Social Security Forum in Kuala