Social Protection for Older Persons

Social Pensions in Asia

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Social Services & Welfare, Reference & Language, Law
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Author: ISBN: 9789290927273
Publisher: Asian Development Bank Publication: July 1, 2012
Imprint: Asian Development Bank Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9789290927273
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Publication: July 1, 2012
Imprint: Asian Development Bank
Language: English

The rising number of older persons in Asia has accentuated the importance of strengthening the systems of social protection in the region. This book examines the effectiveness and relevance of noncontributory or social pensions in supporting older persons in Asia. It discusses the political economy and financial sustainability of social pension reform, implications for gender equity and social rights, and design and implementation challenges. Case studies from Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Viet Nam, and South Caucasus and Central Asia provide key lessons for informing development policy and practice in Asia and the Pacific.

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The rising number of older persons in Asia has accentuated the importance of strengthening the systems of social protection in the region. This book examines the effectiveness and relevance of noncontributory or social pensions in supporting older persons in Asia. It discusses the political economy and financial sustainability of social pension reform, implications for gender equity and social rights, and design and implementation challenges. Case studies from Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Viet Nam, and South Caucasus and Central Asia provide key lessons for informing development policy and practice in Asia and the Pacific.

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