Benefits and costs of social pensions in Sub-Saharan Africa (English)

The lack of efficient social security systems, the presence of large informal sectors, and the pace at which the population is aging in some Sub-Saharan African countries are red flags warning of a potential long-term problem: that is, the inability of countries to provide old-age income security to all. Many adults in the region have difficulties accessing health care and other essential services, increasing their vulnerability and their likelihood...

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Guven,Melis U.;

Leite, Phillippe G.;
Document Date
2016/06/01
Document Type
Working Paper
Report Number
107234
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Africa,
Region
Africa,
Disclosure Date
2016/07/27
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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Benefits and costs of social pensions in Sub-Saharan Africa
Keywords
social pension

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Guven,Melis U.; Leite, Phillippe G..

Benefits and costs of social pensions in Sub-Saharan Africa (English). Social Protection Discussion Paper series|no. SP 1607 Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/325281469593828257

Benefits and costs of social pensions in Sub-Saharan Africa (English)

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