ISSA Podcast : Social Security Voices

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The podcast from the International Social Security Association (ISSA) shares insights from the global world of social security through interviews with leaders from ISSA member organizations. It highlights the institutional role of social security for people and societies. Topics include family allowances, unemployment benefits, pensions, health care, workplace accident and illness prevention, and issues such as governance, coverage, innovation, and financing.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    How do social security institutions innovate to meet people’s needs?

    Edmund Cheong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer / Deputy Director General (Strategy & Corporate) Social Security Organization (PERKESO), Malaysia, and Luis Frota, Coordinator of the ISSA Collaborative Innovation Hub discuss the importance of innovation and embedding it within the institution, in conversation with Graham Minton, the Director of Member Services & Promotion, ISSA.

  2. Sep 1

    How is AI Impacting social security?

    Yanli Zhai, Director General, Social Insurance Administration, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in China, and Ernesto Brodersohn, Senior Officer in Social Security, ISSA, discuss the impact and opportunities offered by AI for social security institutions, in conversation with Graham Minton, Director of Member Services & Promotion from the ISSA.

  3. Aug 4

    Resilience, agility and creativity for social security institutions

    Ran Bhamra, Associate Dean at Royal Holloway, University of London, and Ernesto Brodersohn, Senior Officer in Social Security, ISSA, discuss the growing importance of resilience, and the role of agility and creativity, for social security institutions, in conversation with Sigve Bjorstad, Head of Communications, ISSA.

  4. Jul 9

    Optimiser le potentiel social et économique des fonds de sécurité sociale

    Denis Charles Kouassi, Directeur général de l’IPS-CNPS de Côte d’Ivoire, partage son expérience sur les moyens d’optimiser le potentiel social et économique des fonds de sécurité sociale avec Paul Mondoa Ngomba, spécialiste technique en sécurité sociale, dans un entretien animé par Sigve Bjorstad, chef de la communication à l’AISS.

  5. Jun 4

    Social security trends in the Americas

    Shea McClanahan, Technical Specialist in Social Security and Mariano Brener, Regional Coordinator for the Americas outline trends for social security in this region and how institutions are reinventing themselves to address current challenges.

  6. Apr 15

    Why has Vision Zero been such a success?

    Bernd Treichel, Senior Technical Specialist on Social Security and Prevention at the International Social Security Association (ISSA), outlines the success stories of Vision Zero, the global strategy for safety, health and well-being at work, which builds on 7 Golden Rules that provide a clear and simple framework for all stakeholders.

  7. Mar 17

    The importance of social security for women and girls

    Shahra Razavi, Director of Universal Social Protection Department, International Labour Organization (ILO) outlines the importance of universal social protection and the need for gender-responsive social security. Conversation with Anne Kokeri, Member Engagement Officer and Shea McClanahan, Technical Specialist in Social Security, ISSA.

  8. Feb 3

    The future of prevention and the role of new technologies

    Fabrizio D'Ascenzo, President of the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work in Italy discusses the importance of prevention for all stakeholders, the success that has been achieved in Italy and explores the role of new technology in improving prevention strategies.

  9. Jan 6

    Effective communication strategies to strengthen social security

    Patrick Ayota, Managing Director of Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF), shares strategies for effective communication that strengthen social security and drive societal impact, including lessons from the award-winning “HI-Innovator Women Accelerator Program” video.

  10. 12/02/2025

    What are the challenges for social security in a small island nation?

    Tami Francis, Director of The National Insurance Board in The Bahamas discusses how to deliver social security in a small island nation. Delivering social protection in a nation of over 700 islands is a great responsibility and a unique challenge.

  11. 11/03/2025

    How to manage a high-profile social security institution

    Hans-Christian Holte, Director General of the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (Nav), draws on his extensive leadership experience to share valuable insights. He reflects on navigating the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, discusses his deliberate choice to take an active and visible role in public discourse, and outlines Nav’s strategy to become an attractive employer – including the decision to insource IT development talent. Get in touch with the ISSA via the ISSA website: www.issa.int

  12. 11/03/2025

    How to achieve universal health coverage

    Ali Ghufron Mukti, President Director of BPJS Kesehatan, discusses how Indonesia was able to achieve universal health coverage in just 10 years. This is a remarkable achievement given the large population of over 280 million people, living on over 6,000 islands. He also explores the ongoing challenges of meeting the needs of a large population when budgets are not unlimited.The song referenced in the podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/D6Ur5Q1obVI?si=Ygey5XFIgR6slVb8 Get in touch with the ISSA via the ISSA website: www.issa.int

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The podcast from the International Social Security Association (ISSA) shares insights from the global world of social security through interviews with leaders from ISSA member organizations. It highlights the institutional role of social security for people and societies. Topics include family allowances, unemployment benefits, pensions, health care, workplace accident and illness prevention, and issues such as governance, coverage, innovation, and financing.

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  • Creator
    International Social Security Association
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © International Social Security Association
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    ISSA Podcast : Social Security Voices

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