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| Retirement policies and economic security for older people in Africa | | Author(s) | O K Darkwa |
| Journal title | Southern African Journal of Gerontology, vol 6, no 2, October 1997 |
| Pages | pp 32-36 |
| Keywords | Pensions ; Social security benefits ; Retirement ; Services ; Health services ; Long term ; Africa. |
| Annotation | This article examines the major features and limitations of social insurance and retirement programmes in Africa. The relationship between formal and informal social security systems is explored, and the role of communities, non-governmental organisations and employer-based private pension schemes for retired older Africans is highlighted. In addition, social, health and gender inequity and long-term care services are discussed, the provision of which could enhance the well-being of older Africans. |
| Accession Number | CPA-980225406 A |
| Classmark | JJ: JH: G3: I: L: 4Q: 7J |
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