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May 2020
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Blog
How to ensure older workers fully participate in the recovery after the pandemic
25 May 2020
Older workers are a valuable resource for enterprises yet recent history has shown that many are at risk of losing their jobs following crisis and recession.
November 2019
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Social Protection
More than 500 billion dollars a year needed to ensure basic levels of social protection worldwide
25 November 2019
A new ILO report highlights critical financing gaps in social protection and provides policy recommendations on how these gaps could be closed.
September 2018
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International Day of Older Persons
ILO report shows progress on global pension coverage but benefits are low
28 September 2018
ILO calls on member States to ensure adequate pensions for all.
November 2017
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World Social Protection Report 2017-2019
Social protection is a human right but how many benefit?
29 November 2017
The ILO’s World Social Protection Report 2017-19 provides recent data on social protection systems around the world, and monitors progress towards achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It shows that more efforts are needed to extend coverage in many countries, but achieving universal social protection is possible.
November 2012
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Social protection
Can China get old and rich at the same time?
07 November 2012
China has already done a lot to adapt labour markets and social protection systems to an ageing society. But it will have to do more to balance its economic and social needs.
May 2012
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Article
Can Europe still afford health and long-term care for its elderly?
11 May 2012
Ageing is a slow-burning fuse with a strong impact both on public expenditures and the social mood, as shown by this week’s strike in the UK over pensions. The situation is particularly serious in terms of health and long-term care. Even more alarming is the financial burden on households looking after the elderly. Interview with Ms. Xenia Scheil-Adlung, Health Policy Coordinator at the ILO.
December 2011
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Publication
A changing world: Adapting to an ageing population in the workplace
01 December 2011
With better health and longevity, lower birth rates, and the ageing of baby boomers, the world is seeing a major change in demographic trends.
May 2011
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Publication
Pension reform and ageing populations in developed economies
01 May 2011
The forthcoming Session of the International Labour Conference will also discuss pension reform in developed economies. The debate will be continued in 2012 when the Conference will hold a general discussion on employment and social protection in the new demographic context.