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  1. Cambodia’s Social Security System: Building a Safety Net for the Future

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    June 11, 2025
    Cambodia’s social security landscape has undergone remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a country with minimal formal social protection to one actively building comprehensive coverage for its workforce. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), established as the cornerstone of this system, represents a significant milestone in Cambodia’s journey toward providing essential social protection for its citizens. Historical Context and Development Cambodia’s modern social security system emerged from the ashes of decades of conflict and instability. Prior to the establishment of the NSSF, the country lacked a comprehensive social protection framework, leaving workers vulnerable to economic shocks, workplace injuries, and health emergencies. The development of social security mechanisms became a national priority as Cambodia transitioned toward a market economy and sought to protect its growing workforce. The National Social Security Fund was established with a clear mandate: “Provide the basic social security to persons working under the territory...
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  2. Sri Lanka’s Social Security System: Pillars of Protection in Times of Change

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    June 10, 2025
    Sri Lanka’s social security system stands as a testament to the nation’s commitment to protecting its citizens through various life stages and economic uncertainties. As the country navigates through economic challenges and social transformations, understanding the intricate web of social protection mechanisms becomes increasingly crucial for both policymakers and citizens alike. Historical Foundation and Evolution The roots of Sri Lanka’s social security framework can be traced back to the post-independence era, with significant developments occurring throughout the latter half of the 20th century. The system has evolved from basic welfare provisions to a more comprehensive network designed to address diverse socioeconomic needs of the population. The cornerstone of formal sector social security was laid with the establishment of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) in 1958 through Act No. 15, marking the beginning of systematic retirement savings for private sector employees. This was followed by various other initiatives aimed at extending...
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  3. Social Security in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Comprehensive Overview

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    June 9, 2025
    The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite facing numerous economic and political challenges, has established a social security framework designed to protect its workers and their families. This comprehensive system, governed by modern legislation and administered through specialized institutions, represents an important step toward social protection in one of Africa’s largest nations. Understanding the DRC’s social security landscape reveals both the ambitions of the country’s social policy and the practical realities of implementing such systems in a developing economy. Historical Context and Legislative Framework The foundation of the DRC’s current social security system rests on relatively recent legislative reforms. The cornerstone of this framework is Law no. 16/009 of July 15, 2016, which established the comprehensive social security system implemented in 2019. This law replaced and modernized previous regulations, including amendments to the 2002 Labour Code (Law no. 015/2002), creating a more unified approach to social protection. The legislative framework...
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  4. Social Security in Comoros

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    June 8, 2025
    Nestled in the Indian Ocean, the Union of the Comoros is a small island nation with a population of under one million. Despite its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Comoros faces significant socioeconomic challenges. One of the most pressing is the development of a robust social security infrastructure—a critical component for national development that remains underdeveloped and largely inaccessible to the most vulnerable (World Bank, 2023). This blog explores the current state of Comoros’ social security system, the institutions involved, the types of schemes and benefits offered, how contributions and benefits are calculated, and how a modern digital platform like Interact SSAS can offer a transformative path forward. What Is Social Security and Why It Matters Social security encompasses a range of government programs designed to provide financial support and services to individuals during times of need such as retirement, unemployment, illness, disability, or workplace injury. Globally, effective social...
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  6. Algeria’s National Social Security Policy: A Legacy of Reform and Vision for the Future

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    June 6, 2025
    Algeria’s social security system has evolved significantly since independence, transitioning from a fragmented colonial framework to a more unified and inclusive structure. Initially characterized by multiple schemes with varying benefits, the system underwent major reforms in 1983 aimed at unifying structures, standardizing benefits, and expanding coverage, particularly for vulnerable populations. Key milestones include the establishment of regional funds in the 1960s, the creation of the National Social Security Fund in 1964, and the consolidation of various retirement and mining sector schemes into unified entities. These reforms laid the groundwork for a more equitable and efficient social security system. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, notably in extending coverage to informal sector workers and ensuring the system’s financial sustainability. The government’s ongoing efforts focus on modernizing administrative processes, enhancing benefit adequacy, and reinforcing the system’s resilience to socio-economic changes. This blog outlines the historical evolution, core features, reforms, and strategic vision of...
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  7. Understanding Burkina Faso’s Social Security System

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    June 5, 2025
    Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa with a population of over 22 million people, operates a social security system that reflects both the challenges and aspirations of a developing economy striving to provide social protection for its citizens. The country’s social security framework, primarily governed by the Social Security Code of 2006, represents a crucial pillar in the nation’s efforts to build economic resilience and provide safety nets for workers and their families. The social security landscape in Burkina Faso is characterized by a dual-track approach that serves different segments of the workforce through distinct institutional mechanisms. This comprehensive system, while facing significant challenges in coverage and reach, provides essential benefits that form the backbone of social protection for formal sector workers and their dependents. The Institutional Framework: A Tale of Two Systems Burkina Faso’s social security architecture operates through two primary institutions, each serving distinct categories of...
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  8. Niger’s Social Security System: A Comprehensive Overview

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    June 4, 2025
    Niger’s social security system, administered by the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS), is designed to provide financial protection to workers and their families against various life contingencies. This comprehensive overview covers the historical background, current structure, benefit categories, contribution rules, eligibility and entitlement calculations, recent reforms, and how Interact SSAS can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Niger’s social protection administration. Historical Background Niger’s social security framework dates back to the colonial era, shaped by French administrative models. After gaining independence in 1960, Niger began building a system that could respond to its own social protection priorities. The 2010 Constitution establishes the right to social protection, mandating access to essential services, including pensions, health, and maternity care. Current Structure of Social Security in Niger The CNSS manages the country’s contributory social security system for formal sector employees. This system provides multiple types of benefits, including: Old-age pensions Disability pensions...
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  9. Angola’s Social Security System: A Journey Through History and Reform

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    June 3, 2025
    Angola’s social security system represents one of the most complex and evolving aspects of the nation’s post-independence development. From its colonial origins through decades of civil war to recent comprehensive reforms, the country’s approach to social protection has undergone dramatic transformations that reflect broader political, economic, and social changes within Angolan society. Colonial Foundations and Early Independence (1960s-1975) The roots of Angola’s social security system trace back to the Portuguese colonial period, when rudimentary social protection schemes were established primarily for Portuguese settlers and a small number of urban African workers. The colonial administration implemented basic pension and healthcare provisions modeled after Portuguese social security legislation, but these benefits remained largely inaccessible to the vast majority of the indigenous population. During the 1960s, as independence movements gained momentum, the Portuguese authorities began expanding social services as part of their strategy to maintain control. However, these efforts were limited in scope...
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