International Update

A monthly publication covering recent developments in foreign private and public pensions, social security, and retirement.

March 2019  ·  August 2014  ·  May 2006  ·  September 2004

Social Security Programs Throughout the World

A biannual publication highlighting the principal features of social security programs in more than 170 countries. Published in collaboration with the International Social Security Association, one of four regional volumes was issued every six months.

Africa:  2019  ·  2017  ·  2015  ·  2013  ·  2011  ·  2009  ·  2007  ·  2005  ·  2003

Individual Accounts in Other Countries

To date, more than 30 countries have established some form of individual accounts in their retirement systems. This article identifies those countries, categorizes how the individual accounts fit into their retirement income systems, and identifies some basic characteristics of the accounts. Because this analysis of individual accounts is intended to inform the current United States debate involving Social Security, the discussion is limited to countries in which such accounts are part or all of a mandatory retirement income program.

Social Security in the New African Countries

Income-Loss Protection Against Short-Term Sickness, 1948–64

Social Security Programs of Foreign Countries

Medical Benefits for Old-Age Pensioners Under Foreign Social Security Programs