CISS Health Systems and Insurance Report: 2006-2010 Health Reforms in the Americas

The "CISS Health Systems and Insurance Report: 2006-2010 Health Reforms in the Americas" is already available in the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) : http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers . cfm? abstract_id = 1810010

Better Life Index: OECD

The Better Life Index allows you to compare well-being across countries, based on 11 topics the OECD has identified as essential, in the areas of material living conditions and quality of life. You can check the performance of countries and build your own index here.

ILO: urban unemployment declined in LAC

In recent days the ILO presented its Labour Overview report showing a decline in urban unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean, reaching a historic low of 6.8%. The Agency warns of the need to improve job quality. See press release here.

With a weak labor market is not possible to postpone the retirement age

The crisis caused more workers want to delay the retirement. However, this could be limited by the labor market. In a weak labor market, work may not be available for all older workers who wish to keep working. More information here.

The deficit of the pension system in Brazil has been reduced

In 2011 the deficit of the pension system in Brazil declined, thus registering his best result since 2002. More information here and here.

Two important news about pensions in Mexico

The first news is that the Presidency of the Republic announced that from 2012 the "70 y Más" program will expand its coverage to urban areas. The program will give 500 pesos a month to adults over 70 years living in marginalized urban areas. More information here.
The second news is that CONSAR introduced a new measure of net return. The change aims to provide workers with more tools to help them in their decision to choose the most profitable fund. More information here.

Paraguay have plans to include social security to homemakers and domestic workers

The Social Security Institute (IPS) of Paraguay presented to Congress the draft law to housewives and domestic workers may receive retirement. More information here and here.