International Social Security Association

The #ISSAworkshop on "Strengthening #compliance and improving #contributioncollection – Institutional strategies and innovative approaches" closes today after three days of discussions and collaboration in Luanda, Angola. This workshop for social security organizations in #SouthernAfrica gathered over 70 participants from 11 countries. Issues on the agenda: ☑️ Challenges for #socialsecurity organizations in Southern Africa face in enforcing contribution collection and compliance ☑️ New measures and strategies by social security organizations in the region ☑️ The role of technology and partnerships with other organizations in innovative approaches ☑️ The way forward and coordination among social security organizations in the region The ISSA is grateful to everyone who have participated and contributed to making this workshop a success. In particular, we thank the Instituto Nacional de Segurança Social for hosting it, and the ISSA Liaison Office for Southern Africa, hosted by the ESWATINI NATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND, for organizing it. ➡️ More information: https://lnkd.in/emQVb-Re THEMBINKOSI MNISI Guillaume Filhon Raul Ruggia-Frick Jens Schremmer Magid Fathallah

The ISSA congratulates the Social Insurance Institution of Poland - ZUS - on its 90th anniversary! #90latZUS "The ISSA has the honour of visiting Poland at the invitation of #ZUS , an institution that has played a historic role in shaping the #socialsecurity landscape", said Marcelo Caetano, ISSA Secretary General. ZUS plays a key role in the ISSA also in its capacity as host organization for the ISSA European Network. https://lnkd.in/eat5qEMR At the Regional Social Security Forum for Europe, which took place in Portugal in April 2024, ZUS won the #ISSAGoodPractice Award for its programmes providing crisis support for Ukrainian citizens. #ISSARSSFeurope https://lnkd.in/e_E92Sew We look forward to many years of continued strong cooperation! Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin! Jens Schremmer Marjorie Lestienne Paweł Jaroszek

The third issue of the International #SocialSecurity Review in 2024 offers a number of interesting articles that are all freely available for ISSA members. #IntSocSecReview ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egWm-8Wt Social insurance for #gigworkers: Insights from a discrete choice experiment in #Malaysia Yashodhan Ghorpade Amanina Abdur Rahman Alyssa Jasmin (The World Bank) The impact of #Malta’s Tapering of Benefits scheme on #employmentoutcomes Kurt Sant (Central Bank of Malta) Reflections on government-led #socialassistance programmes under #Zimbabwe’s National Social Protection Policy Framework: A social contract lens Tomy Ncube Una Murray (University of Galway) Reforming the #Dutch #pension system to ensure sustainability Ed Westerhout Eduard Ponds (Tilburg University) Peter Zwaneveld (CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis) Remittance-financed #socialprotection programmes for international #migrantworkers in #LatinAmerica Cristina López-Cancio García (Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social INSS) Book review: Social reformism 2.0: Work, welfare and progressive politics in the 21st century (Ferrera, Maurizio; Miró, Joan; Ronchi, Stefano) Silvia Borzutzky (Carnegie Mellon University) Editor: Roddy McKinnon Editorial assistant: Fred Bocquet Editorial Board: Krzysztof Hagemejer (Chairperson), Katja Hujo (Vice Chairperson), Willem Adema, Christina Behrendt, Shea McClanahan, Raul Ruggia-Frick

We invite you to this open webinar on 24 October: "Crafting Integrated Protection Systems Amidst Protracted Crises", looking at the troubled road to rights-based life cycle #socialprotection in #Palestine. https://lnkd.in/e_6kkdz2 This is the fifth session in the webinar series #Arab Social Protection Compass: Towards Integrated Approaches for Universal Social Protection, organized by the International Labour Organization and the ISSA, with the support of socialprotection.org. Opening remarks: Michele Scala, SP Programme Technical Officer, ILO Social Protection Speakers and discussants: Momin Badarna (ILO), Manal Ramada (Ministry of Social Development), Belal Fallah (GDSC - Palestine Polytechnic University), Luca Sangalli (Acción contra el Hambre), and Cosma Gabaglio (UNICEF Palestine) Moderator: Farah Al Shami (Arab Reform Initiative) Closing remarks: Magid Fathallah, ISSA Languages: English and Arabic Raul Ruggia-Frick Shea McClanahan Indrajid Nurmukti Tarek Lakdar Luca Pellerano Karina Levina Sigve Soldal Bjorstad Christina Behrendt UNICEF Middle East and North Africa

En marge du XIXᵉ Sommet de la francophonie, le Point focal #francophone de l’AISS a organisé une réunion autour des thèmes de l’#innovation comme instrument afin de renforcer et étendre la couverture de #protectionsociale et assurer une couverture pour tous. Un grand merci à la Caisse nationale d’assurance maladie (CNAM) et le Conseil économique social et environnemental pour avoir accueilli presque 150 personnes de 34 organisations membres de l'AISS en provencance de 27 pays francophones. Article FR: Les membres francophones de l’AISS se rassemblent en marge du Sommet de la francophonie https://lnkd.in/eEHhgYQr EN: French-speaking members of the ISSA gather at the side of the Francophonie Summit https://lnkd.in/egt7SmyF Marcelo Caetano Jens Schremmer Marjorie Lestienne isabelle sancerni Lorenzo Lanteri Laurent Ortalda Hélène BENARD Valérie Schmitt International Labour Organization ILO Social Protection Peter Samyn Priscilla Tavares Touré Patrick MARX Badra OUDGHIRI IDRISSI Thomas AUDIGE Fanny Richard Ahmed Saad Sultan DANIEL Couillaud Grégoire Leclercq Vimbina Rahaingonjatovo Henri Eli Monceau Thierry Beaudet OIF

"I would like to invite all ISSA members in Asia and the Pacific to our Regional Social Security Forum, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 3 to 5 of December 2024, at the invitation of the GOSI - General Organization for Social Insurance." - Marcelo Caetano, ISSA Secretary General https://lnkd.in/e-p_RgAy #ISSARSSFasiapacific #SocialSecurity #AsiaPacific Jens Schremmer Indrajid Nurmukti Magid Fathallah

👷♀️ Did you know that one in three international migrants originate from #AsiaPacific, and that the region receives approximately 48 million of the 169 million international #migrantworkers worldwide? 🤝 The ISSA has studied the development of international #socialsecurity agreements, which are essential instruments for improving the portability of #socialsecurity rights, ensuring the protection of workers' rights and benefits as they move across borders. ✍ This #ISSAanalysis examines the evolution and current state of bilateral and multilateral social security agreements, with a focus on agreements involving countries in Asia and the Pacific. Raul Ruggia-Frick Megan Gerecke Mariano Brener Jens Schremmer Indrajid Nurmukti

The ISSA is delighted to invite its European members to the IEN Technical Seminar on Service Delivery and Technological Innovation in Europe, taking place from 21 to 22 November 2024 in Istanbul, hosted by the @sosyal guvenlik Social Security Institution (Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu − SGK) of Türkiye. Organized in collaboration with the ISSA European Network (IEN), this seminar will bring together experts and practitioners to discuss the latest advancements in service delivery, focusing on data-driven technological innovations. Over two days, we will explore strategic trends, share good practices, and delve into the complexities of data quality, governance, and privacy. Join us for insightful sessions on tailored services, automation, proactive service delivery, and life course approaches. This is a unique opportunity to reflect on future directions and be inspired by innovative strategies from social security organizations across Europe. We look forward to your participation in this important event. Jens Schremmer Marjorie Lestienne

Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter au Séminaire technique de l’AISS sur les approches innovantes pour étendre la couverture de #sécuritésociale aux #autoentrepreneurs qui se tiendra à Tunis du 12 au 13 novembre 2024. Ce séminaire sera organisé en collaboration avec le Bureau de liaison de l’AISS pour l’Afrique du Nord et sera accueilli par la CNSS - Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale de Tunisie. Le séminaire réunira des experts et des praticiens pour discuter des meilleures pratiques et des innovations visant à inclure les auto-entrepreneurs dans les systèmes de sécurité sociale. Au cours de ces deux jours, nous aborderons les caractéristiques de ces groupes, les moyens de les motiver à adhérer aux systèmes de sécurité sociale, et les défis spécifiques qu’ils rencontrent. Rejoignez-nous pour des sessions enrichissantes, des discussions stratégiques et des ateliers pratiques, avec des contributions d’experts de l’AISS et d’organisations partenaires telles que le Bureau internationale du Travail (BIT) et l’Agence de coopération internationale allemande pour le développement. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH) International Labour Organization ILO Social Protection Jens Schremmer Magid Fathallah Tarek Lakdar

#Socialsecurity organizations have various approaches and tools to verify #proofoflife for #migrants who have the right to collect their #pensions in their country of residence. This #ISSAanalysis builds on a survey of proof of life practices among social security organizations from 22 countries, that are also involved in the ISSA the Working Group on International Social Security Agreements and Data Exchange. Many social security institutions have digitized proof of life, but some still use traditional methods, causing inconvenience for those abroad. Uniform modernization is needed globally to ensure that all pensioners can access more efficient and accessible services. Some institutions don’t require proof of life, using other controls to ensure data integrity. Challenges include lack of data on payments to deceased beneficiaries. Digital platforms for proof of life improve accessibility and trust in social security systems. International agreements for data exchange help reduce fraud and administrative burdens. Effective communication and training are key for adopting new methods. The disparity in digital adoption highlights the need for consistent and fair treatment of pensioners worldwide. Raul Ruggia-Frick Mariano Brener