01/07/2025 10:46 AM

ILO study, marking 25 years of the ILO Maternity Protection Convention, shows that more equitable, inclusive and sustainable parental leaves would require, on average, an additional annual investment of 0.13% of GDP.

24/06/2025 04:25 PM

Despite their diversity, countries in all world regions face many common social security challenges. These include addressing demographic shifts and related populating ageing, closing gaps in coverage, ensuring protection across the life course and adapting to evolving labour markets. Many governments have sought to address these challenges through a wide range of legal reforms enriching countries’ regulatory frameworks, while others have focused on optimizing the administration and management of existing programmes. This article focuses on countries carrying out statutory social security reforms in the period between 2023 and 2025.

19/06/2025 10:09 AM

Monthly pension payments from the National Pension Fund surpassed the 4 trillion won ($2.9 billion) mark in February, marking the first time monthly outflows crossed the threshold, due to the country's aging population, data from its operator showed Sunday.

06/06/2025 04:54 PM

Key Facts Community-based health insurance (CBHI) schemes are usually voluntary and characterized by community members pooling funds to offset the cost of healthcare.

30/05/2025 03:45 PM

Social security organizations are at a critical crossroads in shaping their workforce strategy. In an era marked by increased expectations for high quality and effective delivery of social security services and rapid technological advancement, organizations need more than ever to take a strategic approach to Human Resource Management (HRM).

23/05/2025 04:19 PM

16/05/2025 05:03 PM

The World Health Organization (WHO) Results Report 2024, shows progress on global health goals, even in times of growing financial uncertainties.

12/05/2025 04:44 PM

As the population ages rapidly, the demand for efficient and accessible pension services is increasing. Social security institutions are striving to meet the diverse needs of retirees and this article explores innovative approaches and good practices in pension service delivery across Asia and the Pacific.