World Social Protection Report 2014-15: Building Economic Recovery, Inclusive Development and Social Justice

Building Economic Recovery, Inclusive Development and Social Justice

International Labour Organization (ILO)

World Social Protection Report 2014-15: Building Economic Recovery, Inclusive Development and Social Justice, published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), provides a comprehensive examination of global social protection systems, their coverage, benefits, and contributions to economic recovery, inclusive development, and social justice.

The report presents an extensive analysis of social security trends and policies across more than 190 countries, highlighting the importance of social protection in reducing poverty, addressing inequality, and promoting sustainable economic growth.

It examines the role of social protection programmes in providing income security, improving access to healthcare, strengthening human development, and supporting individuals and families during periods of economic uncertainty.

Following a life-cycle approach, the report explores social protection needs at different stages of life, including support for children and families, working-age populations, and older persons. It also assesses progress towards universal health coverage and the challenges faced by countries in expanding social security systems.

The report further evaluates the impact of fiscal consolidation and economic adjustment measures on social protection policies, emphasizing the importance of strengthening social security systems to support economic recovery and inclusive development.

Key Features

• Provides a comprehensive overview of social protection systems in more than 190 countries.

• Examines global social security coverage, benefits, and public expenditure.

• Analyses social protection policies for children and families.

• Explores income security and social protection for working-age populations.

• Discusses pension systems and support mechanisms for older persons.

• Evaluates progress towards universal healthcare coverage.

• Examines the effects of fiscal consolidation and economic adjustment policies on social security systems.

• Highlights the role of social protection in reducing poverty and economic inequality.

• Includes detailed statistical annexes covering social protection indicators and international trends.

• Presents policy insights for promoting economic recovery, inclusive development, and social justice.

World Social Protection Report 2014-15 serves as a valuable reference for economists, policymakers, researchers, academics, social development professionals, students, and readers interested in social security, labour economics, public policy, and international development.

About the Author

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting social justice, decent work, internationally recognised labour rights, and improved working conditions worldwide.

The organization conducts extensive research and publishes reports on employment, social protection, labour markets, economic inequality, and international labour standards.

Its World Social Protection Report series provides research, statistical analysis, and policy perspectives on the development and effectiveness of social protection systems across the world.

• Author: International Labour Organization (ILO)

• Publisher: International Labour Organization

• Publication Date: 3 June 2014

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 337

• ISBN-10: 9221286606

• ISBN-13: 9789221286608

• Country of Origin: Switzerland