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FNPF Hosts Pacific Desk For International Social Security 2017-04-05 fiji

Fiji Sun (07.12.2016) The Fiji National Provident Fund now hosts the Pacific desk for the International Social Security Association (ISSA). This is following the successful signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the two parties last month in Panama, Central America.

http://fijisun.com.fj/2016/12/07/fnpf-hosts-pacific-desk-for-international-soci… monitor
La Chine, nouvelle locomotive sociale 2017-04-05 china

Le Temps (02.12.2016) En dix ans, Pékin a mis en place un filet social impressionnant. Entre 2008 et 2015, les dépenses publiques dans ce domaine ont augmenté de 20%. Une volonté politique qui stimule l’économie du pays

https://www.letemps.ch/monde/2016/12/02/chine-nouvelle-locomotive-sociale monitor
Suisse: Finances genevoises - Les caisses de pension publiques dans la tempête 2017-04-05 switzerland

TDG (29.11.2016) La Caisse de prévoyance de l’Etat annonce l’augmentation à 65 ans de l’âge de la retraite. La mesure devrait être effective en 2018. D’autres propositions interviendront en décembre.

Old-age pensions, Pensions, Population ageing managing reforms http://www.tdg.ch/geneve/actu-genevoise/caisses-pension-publiques-tempete/story… monitor
Occupational diseases threaten Vietnam workers 2017-04-05 vietnam

News VietNamNet (25.11.2016) In Viet Nam, mining, construction, mechanics, chemicals manufacturing and use are the sectors with the highest number of workers contracting occupational illnesses, Nhan Dan (People) newspaper reported.

Occupational accidents and diseases http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/167563/occupational-diseases-threaten-… monitor
France: Accidents professionnels - un bilan positif plombé par le mal de dos 2017-04-05 france

Libération (15.11.2016) Avec une fréquence des accidents de travail en baisse en 2015, la branche «risques professionnels» de la sécurité sociale se porte de mieux en mieux. Exception faite du secteur des services à la personne, très touché par les lombalgies.

Occupational accidents and diseases http://www.liberation.fr/france/2016/11/15/accidents-professionnels-un-bilan-po… monitor
Health economy: Globally millions of jobs are needed to ensure essential health care 2017-04-05

ilo.org (09.12.2016) An estimated 50 million decent jobs are missing to address essential global health requirements, while much of the care in the health economy is done by 57 million unpaid family workers, says new ILO study.

Health, Extension of coverage extending coverage http://ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_537418/lang--en/index.htm monitor
Guinée: Le PM reçoit le premier document sur la protection sociale du pays 2017-04-05 guinea

Guinéenews (08.12.2016) Le tout premier document de politique nationale sur la protection sociale a été officiellement remis au chef du gouvernement guinéen, Mamady Youla ce mercredi 7 décembre 2016, dans un réceptif hôtelier de la place, a-t-on constaté

Governance and administration http://guineenews.org/guinee-le-pm-recoit-le-premier-document-sur-la-protection… monitor
[Interview] Health minister: Drugs pricing will top Malta’s EU presidency 2017-04-05 european union

EurActiv (08.12.2016) The Maltese EU presidency will seek more transparency in the way pharmaceutical companies negotiate with member states on medicines’ pricing, Health Minister Chris Fearne said in an interview with EurActiv.

Health, Financing http://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/interview/health-minister-drug… monitor
Décryptage - Au Maghreb, tous les régimes de retraite sont sous forte pression 2017-04-05 Africa, algeria

Algérie Focus (04.12.2016) L’Algérie n’est pas le seul pays concerné. Confrontés aux mêmes difficultés financières en raison d’un nombre de cotisants insuffisant  face à une augmentation rapide des prestations, les régimes de retraites des pays du Maghreb sous soumis à de fortes pressions. Au…

Pensions http://www.algerie-focus.com/2016/12/decryptage-maghreb-regimes-de-retraite-for… monitor
El desempleo en EEUU cae a 4.6%; agrega 178,000 trabajos 2017-04-05 United States

El Nuevo Herald (06.12.2016) Los empleadores estadounidenses agregaron en noviembre 178.000 puestos de trabajo y la tasa de desempleo alcanzó un mínimo no visto en nueve años, del 4,6%, aunque ello obedeció principalmente a que muchas personas dejaron de buscar trabajo y no fueron considerados…

Unemployment http://www.elnuevoherald.com/noticias/estados-unidos/article118413508.html monitor
UK: Auto-enrolment pensions review to focus on self-employed 2017-04-05 united kingdom

The Guardian (12.12.2016) The government is set to look at how to increase pensions saving for the self-employed and those with multiple jobs, as part of a review of its flagship auto-enrolment scheme.

megatrends https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/dec/12/auto-enrolment-pensions-review-fo… monitor
[Interview] EU: Andriukaiti -: E-health can empower patients to manage diabetes 2017-04-05 european union

EurActiv (13.12.2016) The right eHealth tools will help healthcare systems adjust to the alarming rise of diabetes and patients to effectively monitor the development of their disease, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis said in an interview with EurActiv.com.…

Health http://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/interview/andriukaitis-e-healt… monitor
Quatre fonds de pension danois réintègrent les PRI 2017-04-05

boursorama.com (14.12.2016) Quatre fonds de pension danois (ATP, PFA, PKA et Sampension) ont annoncé dans un communiqué commun leur décision de revenir au sein de l'organisation mondiale des PRI (Principles for responsable investment) chargée de promouvoir l'investissement responsable…

Pensions, Financing http://www.boursorama.com/actualites/quatre-fonds-de-pension-danois-reintegrent… monitor
US: WHO urges Trump to expand Obamacare, ensure healthcare for all 2017-04-05 United States

Reuters (11.12.2016) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday urged U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to expand Obamacare and ensure all Americans have access to healthcare.

Health, Health insurance, Extension of coverage extending coverage http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-who-idUSKBN13Y29U monitor
France: Budget de la Sécu 2017 - les principales mesures 2017-04-05 france

France TV Info (06.12.2016) En 2017, le déficit du régime général (maladie, vieillesse, famille, accident du travail) et du Fonds de solidarité vieillesse (FSV, qui verse les cotisations retraites des chômeurs et le minimum vieillesse) doit s'établir à -4,2 milliards d'euros (contre -7…

Old-age pensions, Pensions, Governance and administration, Social policies & programmes managing reforms http://mobile.francetvinfo.fr/sante/politique-de-sante/budget-de-la-secu-2017-l… monitor
Kenya: KCB disburses Sh23.5 billion social welfare funds 2017-04-05 kenya

Business Today News (13.12.2016) KCB Bank Kenya has disbursed at least Ksh23.5 billion under the government’s social welfare programme Inua Jamii over the past one year, putting money in the pockets of thousands of beneficiaries.

Governance and administration http://businesstoday.co.ke/kcb-disburses-sh23-5-billion-social-welfare-funds monitor
China social security fund picks 21 firms to manage assets reportedly topping $50 billion 2017-04-05 china

Pensions & Investments (12.12.2016) China’s National Council for Social Security Fund last week announced the selection of 21 local managers to oversee a first tranche of provincial pension fund assets being consolidated under the 1.91 trillion renminbi ($276 billion) National Social…

http://www.pionline.com/article/20161212/ONLINE/161219988?newsletter=global-dig… monitor
America's largest companies don't meet parental leave recommendations 2017-04-05 United States

Business Insider (01.12.2016) None of the 60 largest US corporations, offer the suggested amount of parental leave set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a new report finds.

Family benefits http://uk.businessinsider.com/americas-largest-companies-fail-parental-leave-20… monitor
La Belgique consacre une part record de son PIB aux pensions des fonctionnaires 2017-04-05 belgium

L'Echo (05.12.2016) En dé­pen­sant 10,6 mil­liards d'eu­ros pour les pen­sions de ses fonc­tion­naires, la Bel­gique fait le plus gros ef­fort de tous les pays de l'OCDE par rap­port à son éco­no­mie. Non que les ser­vices pu­blics y soient sur­di­men­sion­nés, mais notre pays est…

http://www.lecho.be/economie_politique/belgique_economie/La_Belgique_consacre_u… monitor
India: Govt considering proposal to hike EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 2017-04-05 india

The Economic Times (05.12.2016) The government is considering a proposal to hike wage ceiling for coverage under social security schemes run by the retirement fund body EPFO to Rs 25,000 per month from the existing Rs 15,000, Parliament was informed today.

Financing http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/govt-consideri… monitor
France: Le congé parental fait de moins en moins recette dans les familles 2017-04-05 france

L'Opinion (06.12.2016) Depuis une dizaine d’années, de moins en moins de familles prennent un congé parental pour garder leur enfant en bas âge, et l’évolution semble connaître une accélération

Family benefits http://www.lopinion.fr/edition/economie/conge-parental-fait-moins-en-moins-rece… monitor
España: El permiso por paternidad sube de dos a cuatro semanas desde enero 2017-04-05 spain

El País (15.12.2016) El portavoz del Gobierno, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, ha confirmado este viernes, en la rueda de prensa tras el Consejo de Ministros, que la ampliación a un mes del permiso de paternidad prevista en la Ley de Igualdad entrará en vigor en enero de 2017. "Puedo anunciarles que…

Family benefits http://economia.elpais.com/economia/2016/12/16/actualidad/1481893112_127597.html monitor
US: Storks and bonds - American Express expands parental leave to 20 weeks 2017-04-05 United States

USA Today (12.12.2016) American Express is joining the movement for expanded parental leave, and it's doing so in a big way.

Family benefits, Parental leave, Extension of coverage extending coverage http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/12/12/american-express-joins-trend-exp… monitor
Bangladesh: Social protection to cover every person with disability: PM 2017-04-05 bangladesh

Business News 24 BD (03.12.2016) The government is making a plan to bring all persons with disabilities from children to old-age citizens under a social protection programme

Disability http://businessnews24bd.com/social-protection-to-cover-every-person-with-disabi… monitor
UK: Pension deficits at £414bn as UK firms hope shift in bond markets can save the day 2017-04-05 united kingdom

telegraph.co.uk (05.12.2016) Britain’s businesses have won a small reprieve from crushing pensions deficits as interest rates have started rising in the bond markets, reducing the strain a little on their finances.

Pensions, Financing http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/12/05/pension-deficits-414bn-uk-firms-… monitor