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Economics of pensions and social security in South Asia: Special focus on India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Rajan, Irudaya S. and Perera, Myrtle and Begum, Sharifa Economics of pensions and social security in South Asia: Special focus on India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. South Asia Network of Economic Research Institutes.

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Abstract

The present study proposes to identify the modalities of a comprehensive pension and social security scheme for the elderly population in South Asia, from the experience of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. More specifically, the major objectives of the study includes 1) Evaluate the ageing scenario- past, present and future, 2) Conduct a sample survey to assess the nature, magnitude and adequacy of various forms of social assistance now available to the elderly, 3) Review the existing policies and programs for the elderly, 4) Suggestions for a broad-based comprehensive pension, social security and assistance schemes for the elderly.

Item Type: Documents
Class Number: 100.ECO004
Keywords: Asia, Social Security, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Economy
Subjects: Right to Resources
Depositing User: Chitti Babu ICSF
Date Deposited: 15 Feb 2022 04:46
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2022 04:46
URI: http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/8760

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