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Social Security for the Elderly : Experiences from South Asia.

Rajan, S. Irudaya.

Social Security for the Elderly : Experiences from South Asia. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (415 pages)

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Foreword -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- 1. Aging, Pensions and Social Security in South Asia -- 2. India -- 3. Pakistan -- 4. Bangladesh -- 5. Sri Lanka -- 6. Nepal -- 7. Universalizing Social Pensions for the Elderly: The Case of Nepal -- Appendix -- Notes on Contributors -- About the Editor -- Index.

The book gives an overview of the process of ageing in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Based on new field surveys, the book documents the existing policies and programme on pensions and social security and examines their fiscal implications for the economy and society.

9781317809456


Older people - Services for - South Asia.


Electronic books.

HD7212.57 .S63 2014

368.4300954

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