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Mainstream pattern, deviant cases: the New Zealand and Danish pension systems in an international context
- Author:
- OVERBYE Einar
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of European Social Policy, 7(2), May 1997, pp.101-117.
- Publisher:
- Sage
In the late 19th and early 20th century, industrialised countries introduced a variety of pension schemes to sustain elderly people. These initial schemes may broadly be classified as 'contributory' or 'assistance-based'. However, over time, there has been a convergence towards dual mandatory systems where the majority receive contributory-based pensions, while the poor depend on tax-financed income-tested assistance schemes. Within this general convergence, however, New Zealand, and to a lesser extent Denmark, represent deviant cases. This article seeks to explain both the common pattern and the deviant cases, and asks whether this difference is likely to persist.
A good place to grow older: synthesis report: Peer Review in Social Protection and Social Inclusion 2010, London, 18-19 January 2011
- Authors:
- HOKEMA Anna, TESCH-ROMER Clemens
- Publisher:
- Peer Review in Social Protection and Social Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 40p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Vienna
Peer Reviews are a key instrument of the EU framework ‘the open method of coordination’. They aim to enable open discussion on social protection and social inclusion policies in the different EU Member States and facilitate the mutual learning process among them. This publication reports on a Peer Review held in London in January 2011 which focused on strategies for building ‘a good place to grow older’. The Peer Review was hosted by the UK Department for Work and Pensions and also involved representatives from Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Romania and Spain. This publication covers: the policy debate at European level; the main elements of the UK’s policy; the experiences in peer countries and stakeholder contributions; and discussions at the Peer Review meeting covering UK policy reforms (including pension reform and reforms to health and social care), the role of ‘Big Society’, and the principles behind the reforms. The main conclusions and key lessons to emerge from the Peer Review relate to: the transferability of the UK reforms; older people as a societal resource; old age as part of life’s course; diversity; active ageing and the extension of working life; volunteering; partnerships across sectors; the role of stakeholder organisations; access to information; the role of the environment; and strategies for scaling up pilot projects.
"Nar alle revalideringsmuligheder ma anses for udtomte"
- Author:
- ANDERSEN Tine
- Journal article citation:
- Nordisk Sosialt Arbeid, 17(4), 1997, pp.231-235.
- Publisher:
- Universitetsforlaget AS
Looks at how the Danish rehabilitation institutions have been experiencing problems. Suggests a radical solution to these problems.
New welfare mixes in care for the elderly: vol. 2; Austria, Denmark, Finland, Israel, Netherlands
- Editors:
- EVERS Adalbert, SVETLIK Ivan
- Publisher:
- European Centre for Social Welfare Policy
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 121p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Vienna
A country-by-country examination of welfare provision for older people focusing in particular on the mix of private and public sector provision. Volume 1 is on Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland and Yugoslavia; volume 2 is on Austria, Denmark, Finland, Israel and the Netherlands; volume 3 is on Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Caring for older Europeans: comparative studies in 29 countries
- Author:
- GIARCHI George Giacinto
- Publisher:
- Arena
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 547p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Provides a reference source for various modes of care (both formal and informal) for older people throughout Europe. Each chapter follows the same format and covers: demography; socio-political and administrative background; social security and pensions; housing; health care; mental health care; residential care; personal social services; voluntary care agencies and support organisations; leisure pursuits and education; and older people in rural areas.