News
February 2022
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Press release
Reform needed for Thailand’s pension system, not new schemes
11 February 2022
The current Thai retirement pension scheme should be strengthened and any move to introduce new schemes or allow lump sum withdrawals avoided, according to a review of the system by the United Nations.
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 2016
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Press release
ILO, Russian Federation Sign New Cooperation Accord, Set Key Priorities
21 November 2016
Programme of Cooperation to focus on improving employment opportunities, labour productivity, working conditions, the social security system and strengthening labour standards over the next four years.
September 2016
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Press release
ILO: Universal social protection already a reality in many developing countries
06 September 2016
At a high level conference on universal social protection ILO Director-General Guy Ryder has told delegates that: “In 2016, a lack of social protection is completely unacceptable. This has to change, and this can change.”
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.