Social Protection for Older Persons: Social Pensions in Asia
Handayani, Sri Wening; Babajanian, Babken | July 2012
Abstract
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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Handayani, Sri Wening; Babajanian, Babken. 2012. Social Protection for Older Persons: Social Pensions in Asia. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/100. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.PDF ISBN
978-92-9092-727-3
Print ISBN
978-92-9092-726-6
Keywords
Public Financial Management
Financial System
Financial Statistics
Pension Funds
Mutual Funds
Social Equity
Financial Aspects
Fiscal Policy
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