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El desempleo en EEUU cae a 4.6%; agrega 178,000 trabajos 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
ILO: Formalizing Domestic Work - New strategies to reduce informality in domestic work

ILO (09.12.2016) A new ILO report calls for a combination of incentives and compliance to reduce high levels of informality in domestic work.

Employment, Inequalities megatrends, poverty http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_536996/lang--en/inde… monitor
France: Retraites-L'OCDE plaide pour un alignement public-privé france

lesechos.fr (05.12.2016) L'alignement des régimes de retraites public et privé permettrait d'améliorer leur gestion mais aussi de favoriser la mobilité professionnelle, estime l'Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE).

Pensions http://investir.lesechos.fr/marches/actualites/retraites-l-ocde-plaide-pour-un-… monitor
La Pologne va abaisser l'âge de la retraite poland

Le Figaro (16.11.2016) Les députés polonais ont voté aujourd'hui en faveur de l'abaissement de l'âge de la retraite, à 65 ans pour les hommes et 60 pour les femmes, une des promesses de campagne du parti conservateur Droit et Justice (PiS), au pouvoir depuis un an.

http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2016/11/16/97001-20161116FILWWW00203-la-polog… monitor
France: Retraites : les réformes ont des effets plus forts que prévu france

Les Echos (06.12.2016) Selon une étude publiée lundi, la durée de la retraite ne va pas augmenter, en dépit d'un gain d'espérance de vie sensible.

http://www.lesechos.fr/economie-france/social/0211563757389-retraites-les-refor… monitor
FNPF Hosts Pacific Desk For International Social Security 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
India: Amma magnanimous: Jayalalithaa’s schemes that made Tamil Nadu a ‘welfare state’ india

The Indian Express (06.12.2016) Pro-poor schemes were always a part of Tamil Nadu politics, but it received a strong boost by Jayalalithaa's policies under the 'amma' banner.

Extension of coverage, Social assistance, Social policies & programmes poverty, extending coverage http://indianexpress.com/article/india/welfare-schemes-introduced-by-jayalalith… monitor
UK: Auto-enrolment pensions review to focus on self-employed 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.

Pensions megatrends https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/dec/12/auto-enrolment-pensions-review-fo… monitor
Occupational diseases threaten Vietnam workers 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 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
Guinée: Le PM reçoit le premier document sur la protection sociale du pays 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 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
America's largest companies don't meet parental leave recommendations 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 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
UK: Pension deficits at £414bn as UK firms hope shift in bond markets can save the day 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
España: Un tercio de parados pasa un año antes de recibir atención del servicio público spain

El País (15.12.2016) Un estudio de Fedea advierte de que el tiempo medio para recibir un primer servicio de política activa es de 9,5 meses

Unemployment, Service quality megatrends http://economia.elpais.com/economia/2016/12/15/actualidad/1481786580_418392.html monitor
[Interview] EU: Andriukaiti -: E-health can empower patients to manage diabetes 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

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 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.

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 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…

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 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 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
Japan to step up drug price reviews in bid to curb healthcare costs japan

Reuters (20.12.2016) Japan said on Tuesday it will step up the pace and expand the scope of drug price reviews, one of the most aggressive measures it is taking to rein in ballooning healthcare costs for a rapidly ageing nation.

Health http://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-pharmaceuticals-prices-idUSKBN14907Z monitor
India: Govt considering proposal to hike EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 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 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