The non-contributory pension programme in Argentina: assessing the impact on poverty reduction
Fabio Bertranou and Carlos O. Grushka
ESS paper, no. 5, ILO
2002
Abstract
pension scheme social assistance vulnerable groups poverty alleviation social policy social expenditure eligibility scope of coverage beneficiary old age benefit disability benefit family benefit war veteran medical care social security financing social security administration demographic aspect statistical table Argentina
Describes and evaluates different aspects of the non-contributory pension (NCP) programme in Argentina. Examines the extent to which the NCP programme reduces poverty and, thus, socio-economic vulnerability.