News Day (17.07.2015) Zimbabwe has failed to get the desired results from its social protection programmes due to the fragmentation of activities, Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.
EurActiv (17.07.2015) High temperatures, heat waves and extreme temperature fluctuations pose an ever-increasing threat to the global population, with a recent study by the German Weather Service indicating higher health risks.
UzReport.uz (16.07.2015) The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis hosted a "round table" on the theme: "Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities: Problems and Solutions", organized by the Committee on Labour and Social Affairs. The conference discussed the further enhancing of effectiveness of work in this direction, targeted social protection of the disabled, further improvement of their living standards, as well as the empowerment of equal participation in public life, along with other citizens.
Telquel.ma (15.07.2015) Plus de place pour le doute. Alors que le chef du gouvernement s’était contenté, à l’issue du dialogue social tenu à la mi-juin, d’annoncer une réforme des retraites pour l’automne prochain, son ministre de l’Emploi a été plus clair. Lors d’une intervention a la chambre des représentants le 14 juillet, Abdeslam Seddiki a annoncé que la « réforme des retraites sera présentée au mois d’octobre au parlement ». Une date qui coïncide avec l’ouverture du parlement et la présentation du projet de loi de Finances 2016.
leFaso.net (14.07.2015) Du 14 au 16 juillet 2015 se tient à Kombissiri un séminaire de diffusion de la Politique nationale de protection sociale (PNPS) au profit des professionnels des médias publics et privés. Initié par le secrétariat permanent du Conseil national pour la protection sociale, le lancement a été fait par le secrétaire général du premier ministère, Youma Zerbo représentant le premier ministre.
Canadian Medical Association Journal (13.07.2015) India's president has declared that a universally accessible health care system is "crucial," but experts say much needs to be done before that can become a reality.
Irish Times (15.07.2015) Irish postmasters have accused the Government of trying to divert business away from post offices and have returned thousands of new social protection forms to Tánaiste Joan Burton’s department.
The Guardian (15.07.2015) PM’s spokeswoman says he is prepared to consider making people pay into savings accounts to cover periods of illness or unemployment
The Guardian (14.07.2015) Despite living longer, women are still lagging behind men when it comes to retirement plans. Are you preparing adequately for later life?
ibtimes.com (13.07.2015) Throughout the grueling, six-month battle over Greece’s bailout terms, the most contentious issue has been that of pensions. As Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras tries this week to sell the deal to his reluctant party, the left-wing Syriza coalition, retirement benefits will likely take center-stage.
