Social protection systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: Brazil
Abstract
This report is part of a series of national case studies aimed at disseminating knowledge on the current status of social protection systems in Latin American and Caribbean countries, and at discussing their main challenges in terms of realizing of the economic and social rights of the population and achieving key development goals, such as combating poverty and hunger.
Abstract
Introduction: the pillars of social protection and promotion in Brazil .-- Brazil: main economic and poverty indicators .-- The first pillar of the system: social assistance policies .-- The second pillar of the system: the previdência social .-- The health system .-- The education sector .-- Employment policies .-- Final remarks: progress and challenges of social protection in Brazil.
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Documentos de Proyectos No. 532ECLAC Subtopics
SOCIAL POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES ; SOCIAL RIGHTS ; SOCIAL PROTECTION ; PENSIONSUnited Nations Subtopics
SOCIAL SECURITY ; PENSIONS ; HEALTH ; EDUCATION ; EMPLOYMENT ; SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ; ECONOMIC INDICATORS ; SOCIAL INDICATORS ; ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS ; WELFARE ECONOMICSCountry / Region
BRAZILProject(s)
Proyecto "Strengthening social protection" (ROA/149-7)Proyecto "Strengthening regional knowledge networks to promote the effective implementation of the United Nations development agenda and to assess progress" (ROA 161-7)
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