ISSA Podcast : Social Security Voices

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 th...

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...