Coverage under old age security programs and protection for the uninsured what are the issues?

The shift toward social security systems with a tighter link between benefits and contributions will make such systems more fiscally sustainable. But to protect the uninsured and underinsured, such programs should be complemented by better social assistance programs for low-income groups

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: James, Estelle
Corporate Authors: World Bank Development Research Group, World Bank Institute Human Development Division
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC World Bank, Development Research Group, Poverty and Human Resources, and, World Bank Institute, Human Development Division 1999
Series:Policy research working paper
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary:The shift toward social security systems with a tighter link between benefits and contributions will make such systems more fiscally sustainable. But to protect the uninsured and underinsured, such programs should be complemented by better social assistance programs for low-income groups
Item Description:"August 1999"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 20-21)
Physical Description:21 p 28 cm