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[Opinion] The European Welfare State Has a Future Again european union

Bloomberg View (09.09.2016) In the years since the 2008-09 financial crisis, cracks have appeared in the global hegemony of neoliberalism. The pressure to favor free markets and reject the social-welfare model (whose history I described in Part 1 of this article) has moderated somewhat. 

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Et si demain la Finlande adoptait le revenu de base ? finland

France Inter (04.09.2016) En Suisse, en Californie et France, le débat sur le revenu de base revient régulièrement depuis plusieurs mois. Le gouvernement finlandais passe, lui, à la vitesse supérieure.

Social assistance, Social policies & programmes megatrends https://www.franceinter.fr/emissions/et-si-demain/et-si-demain-05-septembre-2016 monitor
France: Sécurité sociale : le montant des fraudes a doublé depuis 2011 france

pourquoidocteur.fr (15.09.2016) La fraude a coûté plus d’un milliard d’euros à la protection sociale en 2015. Les ventes de médicaments sont le principale source.

Error, evasion and fraud, Governance and administration http://www.pourquoidocteur.fr/Articles/Question-d-actu/17533-Securite-sociale-l… monitor
[Opinion] Pensions: Fade to grey

The Economist (23.09.2016) It costs a lot more to fund a modern retirement. Employers, workers and governments are not prepared

Pensions http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21707560-it-costs-lot-more-fund-modern-r… monitor
Congo: Protection sociale - le projet Lisungi sera bientôt étendu à l’échelle nationale congo

adiac-congo (10.09.2016) Fort des résultats probants obtenus dans sa phase expérimentale, Lisungi, système de filets sociaux, bénéficie d’un financement additionnel de la part de la Banque mondiale (BM) d’un montant de 10 millions de dollars américain, soit plus de 5 milliards FCFA

Extension of coverage extending coverage http://www.adiac-congo.com/content/protection-sociale-le-projet-lisungi-sera-bi… monitor
New Canada pension plan will increase earning cap, benefit canada

Reuters (19.09.2016) The Canadian government's plan to increase workers' retirement benefits will raise the limit on eligible wages by 14 percent, officials said on Monday, as the country looks to bolster its retirement system amid worries people are not saving enough.

Pensions http://www.reuters.com/article/canada-pensions-idUSL2N1BV0Y0 monitor
Guyana hosts regional consultation on social protection Americas

Antigua Observer (16.09.2016) Guyana will host a one-day regional consultation on the establishment of a regional tripartite social dialogue mechanism and a regional social protection floor.

http://antiguaobserver.com/guyana-hosts-regional-consultation-on-social-protect… monitor
Health care in Rwanda: An African trailblazer rwanda

The Economist (17.09.2016) How a poor country brought health insurance to 91% of the population

Health http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21707226-how-poor-country-… monitor
World Bank, ILO launch global partnership for universal social protection

ilo.org (19.09.2016) At this year's UN General Assembly , world leaders will launch an unprecedented effort to roll out universal social protection in countries all around the world. Heads of state, the World Bank Group and International Labour Organization will convene on Wednesday 21…

Extension of coverage, Social policies & programmes extending coverage http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/sdg-2030/latest/WCMS_525012/lang--en/index.htm monitor
Malaysia: 44% workers not covered by any scheme, says EPF malaysia

The Star Online (12.08.2016) An alarming number of Malaysian workers – well over six million who are self-employed or in the semi-formal sector – are not covered by any retirement scheme due to a lack of a comprehensive social protection system.

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/08/12/six-million-have-no-pension-co… monitor
Does social protection also make economic sense? The case of Uganda uganda

gdi.manchester.ac.uk (02.09.2016) A large share of the population in Uganda is still economically vulnerable, despite a remarkable reduction in poverty in recent decades.

Extension of coverage extending coverage, poverty http://blog.gdi.manchester.ac.uk/social-protection-also-make-economic-sense-cas… monitor
South Africa: Cosatu praises ACDP’s ‘progressive’ proposal for more parental leave south africa

BDlive (23.09.3016) The more generous parental and adoption leave that the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has proposed in a private member’s bill, has been hailed by union federation Cosatu as "correct and progressive"

Family benefits, Parental leave megatrends http://www.bdlive.co.za/national/labour/2016/09/22/cosatu-praises-acdps-progres… monitor
[Opinion] Suisse: Après AVSplus, on est loin d’un compromis switzerland

Le Temps (25.09.2016) L’initiative des syndicats balayée, place à la réforme «Prévoyance vieillesse 2020» concoctée par Alain Berset. Ce lundi, le débat débute au Conseil national. Le projet tient plus du bricolage que d’une véritable vision pour l’avenir du système des rentes

Social policies & programmes managing reforms https://www.letemps.ch/opinions/2016/09/25/apres-avsplus-on-loin-dun-compromis monitor
Rwanda: Govt to channel pro-poor funds through civil society rwanda

The New Times (16.09.2016) The Government has decided to channel 10 per cent of its funding to social protection services to the poor every year through non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and faith-based organisations (RBOs) in order to maximise impact.

Extension of coverage, Inequalities poverty, extending coverage http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/203580/ monitor
Canada: CPP expansion will lead to slightly fewer jobs created, government says canada

The Globe and Mail (19.09.2016) The proposed expansion of the Canada Pension Plan will have a minor impact on employment that will be largely offset over time, according to new federal projections.

Pensions http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/cpp-expansion-will-lead-to-slightl… monitor
Paternity Leave Gaining Prevalence In India: Report india

NDTV (21.09.2016) India is among top 10 countries globally with highest percentage of companies providing paternity and adoption leave above the statutory requirement, says a report.

Family benefits, Parental leave megatrends http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/paternity-leave-gaining-prevalence-in-india-repo… monitor
EU-Kommission interessiert sich für bedingungsloses Grundeinkommen european union

EurActiv (22.09.2016) EU-Beschäftigungskommissarin Marianne Thyssen will Freigeld-Experimente wie das bedingungslose Grundeinkommen genau im Auge behalten. Dies sei angesichts des „grundlegenden Wandels in der Arbeitswelt“ sinnvoll. EurActiv Brüssel berichtet.

basic income, megatrends http://www.euractiv.de/section/finanzen-und-wirtschaft/news/eu-kommission-inter… monitor
France: Sécurité sociale - La situation financière est «meilleure» mais reste «fragile», estime la Cour des comptes france

20 Minutes (20.09.2016) Les finances de la Sécurité sociale s’améliorent, mais de nombreux efforts restent à faire, a déclaré ce mardi le premier président de la Cour des comptes, Didier Migaud. Il a appelé le gouvernement à « ne pas relâcher les efforts de maîtrise des dépenses » de l’…

Financing http://m.20minutes.fr/societe/1927855-20160920-securite-sociale-situation-finan… monitor
[Opinión] OIT y Banco Mundial - protección social universal

Portafolio (28.09.2016) En la asamblea anual de Naciones Unidas, el presidente del Banco Mundial, Jim Yong Kim, y el Director de la Organización Internacional del trabajo (OIT), Guy Ryder, anunciaron la asociación de esfuerzos para extender la protección social en todo el mundo, como parte de…

Extension of coverage extending coverage, megatrends http://www.portafolio.co/opinion/beethoven-herrera-valencia/oit-y-banco-mundial… monitor
Canada: Réforme des régimes de pension: le «fédéralisme à son meilleur canada

La Presse (19.09.2016) Le gouvernement fédéral croit que la réforme du Régime de pensions du Canada (RPC) provoquera un léger ralentissement de l'économie et de l'emploi à court terme, mais qu'elle aura un effet stimulant à long terme.

Pensions managing reforms http://affaires.lapresse.ca/economie/canada/201609/19/01-5022141-reforme-des-re… monitor
Egypt: Social protection programmes target poorest 10% of the population: Ghada Wali egypt

dailynewsegypt.com (25.09.2016) The government has adopted a social protection network to mitigate the potential negative effects of applying the economic reforms agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to put the economy back on track.

Extension of coverage, Inequalities extending coverage http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2016/09/25/551410 monitor
France: Génériques : une campagne pour redonner confiance france

francetvinfo.fr (27.09.2016) Le ministère de la Santé vient de lancer une campagne d'information pour inciter les Français et les professionnels de santé à privilégier les médicaments génériques. Des médicaments sûrs et efficaces qui représentent une source d'économies importante pour…

Health http://www.francetvinfo.fr/sante/medicament/generiques-une-campagne-pour-redonn… monitor
Suisse: Assurance maladie - La hausse moyenne des primes sera de 4,5% switzerland

TDG (25.09.2016) Les assurés verront leurs primes d'assurance de base augmenter en 2017. Les primes standard pour un adulte avec une franchise de 300 francs et une couverture accident grimperont de 4,5% en moyenne suisse, a annoncé lundi l'Office fédéral de la santé publique (OFSP). Il…

Health, Health insurance, Financing managing reforms http://www.tdg.ch/suisse/hausse-moyenne-primes-45/story/16948786 monitor
Universal basic income debate gains traction in the EU european union

EurActiv (26.09.2016) Against the backdrop of the “fundamental transformation of the world of work”, Commissioner for Employment Marianne Thyssen is paying close attention to “free money” experiments ahead of a discussion next year with member states on how to improve social policies.

Social assistance, Inequalities basic income, megatrends http://www.euractiv.com/section/social-europe-jobs/news/the-debate-on-universal… monitor
Chile: The perils of not saving

The Economist (27.08.2016) A pioneering system, now in need of reform

Pensions http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21705850-pioneering-system-now-need-refo… monitor