Maternity income protection in Southern and Eastern Africa: from concept to practice

International Labour Organization.; East and Central Africa Social Security Association.

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Maternity income protection in Southern and Eastern Africa: from concept to practice

International Labour Organization. and East and Central Africa Social Security Association.

ILO

2019

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maternity protection

Eastern Africa

Southern Africa

This publication aims to take stock of the existing situation in Southern and Eastern Africa but also to reflect the actual experience of countries that are undergoing processes of reform. The overall trends are towards longer and better paid leave, funded by social insurance.

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Title: Maternity income protection in Southern and Eastern Africa; from concept to practice
Creators: International Labour Organization.
East and Central Africa Social Security Association.
Publisher: ILO; Pretoria
Date published: 2019
Number of pages: 107 p.
Language: English
Asset Type: book
Record Identifier: 995219152502676
Table of contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Maternity income protection in context -- 3. Maternity income protection: what are the impacts? -- 4. Financing maternity income protection -- 5. Comparative overview -- 6. Good practice and lessons learned -- 7. Country case studies -- 8. Bibliography.