DIRECTIONS IN DEVELOPMENT
Human Development
Beyond Contributory Pensions
Fourteen Experiences with Coverage Expansion in Latin America
Rafael Rofman, Ignacio Apella, and Evelyn Vezza, Editors
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Beyond contributory pensions : fourteen experiences with coverage expansion in Latin America / Rafael Rofman, Ignacio Apella, and Evelyn Vezza, editors.
pages cm. (Directions in development)
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-1-4648-0390-1 (alk. paper) ISBN 978-1-4648-0391-8 (ebk)
1. Old age pensionsGovernment policyLatin America. 2. PensionsGovernment policyLatin America. 3. Social securityLatin America. I. Rofman, Rafael. II. World Bank.
HD7105.35.L29B49 2014
Contents
Preface |
Abbreviations |
Chapter 1 | Introduction and Overview |
Rafael Rofman, Ignacio Apella, and Evelyn Vezza |
Expanding Income Protection for the Elderly in Latin America |
Rationale |
Analytical Framework |
The Demographic Context in Latin America |
History of Social Protection Systems in the Region |
The Coverage Problem |
Procoverage Reforms: Why Now? |
Toward a Taxonomy of the Noncontributory Reforms in Latin America |
Different Needs and Financial Sacrifices |
Conclusion: Policy Options, Challenges, Preconditions, and Prospects for Income Protection Systems for Older Adults |
Annex 1A Coverage Expansion Programs |
Notes |
Bibliography |
Chapter 2 | Argentina |
Rafael Rofman and Ignacio Apella |
Background |
Expansion of Coverage beyond Labor Formality |
Health Coverage for the Elderly |
Final Comments |
Notes |
Bibliography |
Chapter 3 | Bolivia |
Roberto Laserna and Sebastin Martnez |
Background |
Coverage Extension Reforms |
Other Services for the Elderly |
Conclusions and Future Challenges |
Notes |
Bibliography |
Chapter 4 | Brazil |
Helmut Schwarzer and Rafael Liberal Ferreira de Santana |
History |
Recent Measures Focused on Coverage |
Service Provision for the Elderly |
Final Considerations and Future Challenges |
Notes |
Bibliography |
Chapter 5 | Chile |
Eduardo Fajnzylber and Guillermo Paraje |
History |
Reforms Aimed at Improving the Coverage of Transfer Programs in Recent Years |
Other Services for the Elderly Linked to These Programs |
Conclusions and Future Challenges |
Notes |
Bibliography |
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