27/10/2023 08:26 AM
Social pensions in the Americas – recent developments
Ensuring adequate social security coverage for an ageing population is an important priority for governments and the global membership of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). Social pensions, also known as zero pillar or non-contributory pensions, complement contributory social insurance systems by providing a guaranteed source of income for people not adequately protected by other forms of social security. In doing so, they expand overall social protection and can be a powerful tool for combating old-age poverty, promoting social inclusion, and mitigating the impacts of labour market inequalities.
25/10/2023 02:39 PM
ILO stresses the importance of business resilience in uncertain times
New report underscores the key role that adaptability and strategic planning play in safeguarding jobs and fortifying economic expansion.
24/10/2023 09:00 AM
ISSA contributed to BRICS Ministerial meeting in South Africa
The International Social Security Association (ISSA) contributed to the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting in Durban, South Africa on 28–29 September 2023. The Ministers have made social protection one of their four priority topics.
20/10/2023 09:14 AM
WHO outlines considerations for regulation of artificial intelligence for health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health. The publication emphasizes the importance of establishing AI systems’ safety and effectiveness, rapidly making appropriate systems available to those who need them, and fostering dialogue among stakeholders, including developers, regulators, manufacturers, health workers, and patients.
19/10/2023 08:19 AM
Business continuity and resilience in the Americas
Institutional resilience and the need to maintain operational continuity are concepts widely recognised in social security as the main indispensable characteristics for providing services to the population in the event of natural disasters or unforeseen catastrophic events. This has manifested itself over the years in efforts to strengthen processes, infrastructure and the resources that institutions have available to cope with different crises.
18/10/2023 08:50 AM
Labor Occupational Accident Insurance and Protection Act
17/10/2023 08:00 AM
Multilateral development banks and WHO launch new investment platform to strengthen primary health care services
In a landmark development aimed at investing in and strengthening essential, climate and crisis-resilient primary health care (PHC) services in low- and low-and-middle income countries (LICs and LMICs), three multilateral development banks have joined with WHO to launch the new Health Impact Investment Platform.
16/10/2023 03:29 PM
Ensuring decent work for women in the mining industry in Africa
An ILO regional tripartite meeting focused on advancing gender equality in a sector crucial to the continent's development.
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