Social pensions

Social Protection for Older Persons- Social Pensions in Asia

2016-12-26T12:13:27+07:00Tags: , , , , , , , |

Social pensions are an effective and relevant strategy for supporting older persons in Asia. This excellent book thoroughly details the importance of strengthening the systems of social protection in the region and related lessons and challenges. Case studies are [...]

Age and security- How social pensions can deliver effective aid to poor older people and their families

2016-12-26T14:09:10+07:00Tags: , , |

The report focuses on social pension programmes (involving non-contributory pensions targeted at the poor). It sets out the economic and political issues, provides case study evidence (including the views of older people already receiving pensions) and puts forward an [...]