Executive Course on Pension Policy and Management

The Executive Course on Pension Policy and Management serves as a platform for in-depth discussion and capacity-building on pension systems' design and management in the context of global and regional economic changes. Given the evolving nature of pension systems and the recent findings of the ILO World Social Protection Report, this residential course is held to address the emerging challenges and integrate the latest evidence in pension policy.

OBJECTIVES

The course aims to equip participants with advanced technical and strategic skills to:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the core functions and roles of different pension systems and their relevance in achieving social protection goals.

• Analyze recent global and regional trends in pension system outcomes, including coverage, adequacy, sustainability, and gender-responsiveness.

• Explore and apply design options for contributory and non-contributory pension schemes that ensure long-term sustainability and inclusivity.

• Apply international labor standards and policy tools to assess and design pension system reforms.

• Critically evaluate the impacts of pension reforms using international labor standards as benchmarks.

• Explore pension reform proposals based on evidence and tailored to specific country contexts.

CONTENT

The course covers the following core thematic areas:

• Role and Functions of Pension Systems

• Global and Regional Trends in Pension Outcomes

• Pension System Design and Reform

• Financial Sustainability and Adequacy of Pension Systems

• Extending Social Insurance to the Informal Sector

• Gender Considerations and Social Inclusion in Pension Systems

• Country Case Studies

• Interactive Exercises and Group Work

RESULTS

• Increased understanding of pension systems' roles in advancing social protection goals.

• Developed analytical skills to assess global and regional trends in pension outcomes.

• Strengthened knowledge of sustainable design options for contributory and non-contributory schemes.

• Enhanced ability to apply international labor standards in evaluating pension reforms.

• Improved capacity to assess the impacts of pension reforms.

• Gained insight into creating evidence-based pension reform proposals tailored to specific country contexts.

NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 learning hours