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Reforming the Ghanaian social security system: prospects and challenges
Author(s)Osei K Darkwa
Journal titleJournal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol 12, no 2, June 1997
Pagespp 175-187
KeywordsSocial welfare ; Social policy ; Services ; Pensions ; Ghana.
AnnotationThe major features of the social security system in Ghana is examined in this paper. The extent of coverage, criteria for eligibility, and the method of administration and financing are discussed, and the system as a whole is assessed, highlighting its major limitations and weaknesses. The paper proposes measures for reforming the social security system by suggesting an extension in coverage, adjusting the benefit formula, increasing expenditure on social services for older people, adjusting benefits to reflect the cost of living index, creating employer-based private pension schemes, and exploring alternative ways of investing social security accumulated funds. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980724411 A
ClassmarkTY: TM2: I: JJ: 7MS

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