managing reforms

China: Occupational disease patients to get more benefits

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China.org (09.01.2017) Those suffering from occupational diseases will receive more welfare benefits following a newly issued plan urging local governments and companies to strengthen preventive measures. The plan, under the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), released by the State Council on Jan 4, will improve welfare for those working in harsh conditions and highlights those suffering from ailments such as pneumoconiosis or black-lung disease, exposure to radioactivity and chemical intoxication

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china
Topics
Health insurance
Occupational accidents and diseases

Brasil perfila la dura reforma de su maltrecho sistema de pensiones

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Hola Ciudad (20.12.2016) El Gobierno brasileño ha dado un paso al frente en la reforma del deficitario sistema de pensiones y ha perfilado los detalles de su polémica iniciativa, necesaria e inaplazable según algunos expertos, y extrema y radical para otros.

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brazil
Topics
Old-age pensions
Pensions
Social policies & programmes

México: Necesaria, reforma en sistema de pensiones

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El Economista (09.01.2017) Las pensiones de los trabajadores mexicanos a través de una administradora de fondos (afore) serán insuficientes si se mantienen las condiciones actuales de aportación, aunque todavía hay oportunidad de “proteger” a estos ahorradores, por lo que se requiere reformar el Sistema de Ahorro para el Retiro para evitar inconformidades como las que se tienen en Chile.

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mexico
Topics
Old-age pensions
Pensions
Extension of coverage

Taiwan, China: VP Chen proposes extension of full retirement age to 65

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Focus Taiwan (23.01.2017) A draft proposal for reforming Taiwan's pension system is seeking to raise the age of retirement with full benefits to 65, except for policemen, firefighters and K-12 teachers, Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said Thursday.

Regions / Country
china
Taiwan, China
Topics
Old-age pensions
Population ageing

Luxembourg government moves on second pillar pension reform

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IPE (08.02.2017) The Luxembourg cabinet has endorsed a long-awaited pension reforms bill that aims to expand second pillar access to the self-employed.The draft law was approved during a cabinet meeting on Friday, but has yet to be officially published.

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luxembourg
Topics
Old-age pensions
Pensions
Governance and administration

Réforme de la protection sociale : comment font nos voisins européens ?

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Courrier international (17.02.2017) La sauvegarde ou non du système social français est l’un des enjeux majeurs de la campagne présidentielle. À l’étranger aussi, la question de ce changement s’impose, entre recherche d’économies et grogne des citoyens. Les exemples aux Pays-Bas, en Belgique et en Allemagne.

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european union
Topics
Governance and administration
Social policies & programmes