"The ILO and its extensive team of editors and contributors are to be congratulated for producing this encyclopaedic volume, which is a very welcome addition to the sparse literature on pensions and pension reform in a global setting. This book is an invaluable addition to the academic literature for those looking to understand the practicalities and structures underpinning the various approaches to pension provision and the policy issues that are central to any pension reform discourse."
Social Policy, Volume 30/4, 2001, UK
"...a remarkable accomplishment in that it compiles in one volume such a wealth of data, theory, and useful recommendations for scholars of Social Security pensions around the world. I strongly recommend this book for anyone teaching or researching in the pensions area.”
The Journal of Risk and Insurance, March 2002, USA
This is a valuable reference for anyone concerned with reforming or establishing pension programmes and for those looking to understand the practicalities and structure behind various pension schemes. By providing a balanced assessment and factual review of what various countries around the world have done, this book assists decision-makers in forming effective, viable pension policy.