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[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
[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…

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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
Emploi: L'UE veut faire payer la Suisse pour les frontaliers au chômage european union, switzerland

TDG (19.12.2016) Emploi - Selon la presse, Bruxelles veut revoir le système d’indemnisation. Cela pourrait coûter cher à la Suisse

Unemployment, Migration migration http://www.tdg.ch/suisse/ue-veut-payer-suisse-frontaliers-chomage/story/22768833 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
Sénégal : l’aide sociale prend ses marques senegal

JeuneAfrique.com (19.12.2016) Avec la Couverture maladie universelle (CMU), qui donne aux plus démunis un accès gratuit aux soins de santé, le Programme national de bourses de sécurité familiale (PNBSF) est l’un des piliers de la politique sociale engagée par Macky Sall.

Extension of coverage, Social assistance, Inequalities poverty, extending coverage http://www.jeuneafrique.com/mag/379419/societe/senegal-laide-sociale-prend-marq… monitor
España: El permiso por paternidad sube de dos a cuatro semanas desde enero 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
Bangladesh: Social protection to cover every person with disability: PM 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
Dépenses publiques de protection sociale: la France et le Danemark en tête en Europe european union

latribune.fr (22.12.2016) Les dépenses de protection sociale représentent 34,3% du PIB en France et 33,5% au Danemark. Mais les comparaisons européennes doivent tenir compte des différents systèmes nationaux de protection sociale ainsi que des structures démographiques.

http://www.latribune.fr/economie/union-europeenne/depenses-publiques-de-protect… monitor
Brazil's Temer unveils pension reform, sets retirement age at 65 brazil

Reuters (05.12.2016) Brazil President Michel Temer appealed to political leaders on Monday to back his unpopular proposal to reform the country's costly pension system that would force Brazilians to work more years before being eligible for full retirement benefits

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-economy-pension-idUSKBN13U1VT monitor
ILO: Too hot to work?

ILO (14.12.2016) Currently, 4 billion people live in the tropical and sub-tropical belt regions that will suffer most from extreme heat. In particular, workers in sectors such as agriculture, construction, mining and oil refining are most vulnerable. Indeed, workers most affected are those who…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Shocks & extreme events climate change http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/green-jobs/news/WCMS_537952/lang--en/index.htm monitor
Malaysia: Health Ministry mulls introducing government healthcare insurance scheme malaysia

nst.com (23.07.2016) The Health Ministry is seriously considering to introduce a healthcare insurance scheme which is run and supported by the government to address the weaknesses in the private healthcare system.

Health, Health insurance managing reforms http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/07/160083/health-ministry-mulls-introducing-gov… monitor
Deutschland: Lohnuntergrenze - Ohne Mindestlohn gäbe es heute 60.000 Jobs mehr germany

Die Welt (19.12.2016) Seit zwei Jahren müssen Firmen ihren Beschäftigten Mindestlohn zahlen, 2017 steigt dieser nochmals an. Wirtschaftsforscher ziehen eine verheerende Bilanz - zum Unmut von Arbeitsministerin Nahles.

Unemployment poverty, megatrends https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/article160390731/Ohne-Mindestlohn-gaebe-es-heute… monitor
EU: E-health and the ‘fine line’ of big data european union

EurActiv (14.12.2016) The introduction of digital technology in healthcare systems might be viewed by health stakeholders in a positive light. However, policymakers are yet to address issues related to data collection and use that are considered crucial in the management of chronic conditions…

Health, Information and communication technology http://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/special-report-e-health-a… monitor
[Opinion] France: La protection sociale au cœur de la présidentielle france

Liberation (02.01.2017) Dans les années 70, à l’époque de l’Union de la gauche, la question posée pendant les campagnes électorales était de savoir si les Français souhaitaient s’engager dans une transition vers le socialisme ou s’ils préféraient la «société libérale avancée» de Giscard d’…

http://www.liberation.fr/debats/2017/01/02/la-protection-sociale-au-coeur-de-la… monitor
[Opinion] Making growth more inclusive by enhancing social protection: the case of Malaysia malaysia

OECD Ecoscope ((08.12.2016) Growth can be more inclusive by pursuing policies that enable improvements in a country’s living standards while sharing gains more equitably across the population. Inclusive growth incorporates a focus on relative – not just absolute – income and wealth inequality,…

Extension of coverage, Social policies & programmes, Inequalities extending coverage https://oecdecoscope.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/making-growth-more-inclusive-by-e… monitor
La Finlande commence à expérimenter le revenu universel finland

lemonde.fr (01.01.2017) Deux mille demandeurs d’emploi âgés de 25 à 58 ans ont été tirés au sort pour percevoir 560 euros par mois, en lieu et place de leur allocation chômage, pendant deux ans à partir du 1er janvier.

Extension of coverage, Social assistance, Social policies & programmes extending coverage, megatrends http://www.lemonde.fr/europe/article/2017/01/01/la-finlande-commence-a-experime… monitor