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Ukrainian Pension System at the Crossroads

Submitted by pmassetti on Fri, 11/05/2021 - 15:30

pravda.com.ua (01.11.2021) Ukraine is in the top 15 countries globally for the fastest ageing population and the State Budget has allocated about UAH 170 billion to cover pensions in the security and defence sectors, fund social contributions for some categories of people, allowances, increases to pensions and to bridge the deficit of the Pension Fund. The Ukrainian pension system stands at a crossroads and the recent COVID-19 crisis has only amplified the urgent need for reform.

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Ukraine: Compensations of up to 18 dollars to pensioners aged 80 or older

Submitted by mmarquez on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 15:21

112.international (08.04.2020) In Ukraine, pensioners who have reached 80 years of age will be paid compensation for pensions in April. This was reported by the press service of Ukraine’s Pension Fund. Payment in the amount of up to 18 dollars commenced on April 7. "From April 1, 2020, pensioners who are 80 years of age or older are entitled to a monthly compensation payment of up to 500 hryvnias (18 dollars). Pension supplements will be paid to pensioners whose pension does not exceed 9205 hryvnias (339 dollars).

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Ukraine to strengthen social protection of displaced persons

Submitted by dfabbri on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:02

ukrinform (15.08.2019) The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution the implementation of which will help strengthen the social protection of internally displaced persons and ensure the provision of targeted assistance.

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Metinvest group is Ukraine's first organisation to receive Vision Zero certificate

Submitted by dfabbri on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 10:23

steelguru (23.04.2019)  On 18 April, a business breakfast titled 'Zero Accident Strategy: Benefits and Opportunities for Business' took place in the run-up to the World Day For Safety and Health at Work.

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Ukraine’s pension reform sets groundwork for dramatic changes

Submitted by fabbri on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:15

Emerging-Europe (20.07.2018) Ukraine’s pension reform was introduced in October 2017. Most of the amendments it brings to the existing system are long term and haven’t really had time to play out yet. However, some important changes are already in place.

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Local employment partnerships: ILO launches single biggest project in South-Eastern Europe to promote jobs in Ukraine

Submitted by fabbri on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:08

ILO (20.07.2018) New ILO programme brings together businesses, schools, employment services, the social partners and other civil society organizations to create jobs for youth, women and people in rural areas.

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