The Social Protection Fund (SPF) of Oman has won the ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia and the Pacific for its comprehensive extension of social security coverage.
The SPF was awarded the International Social Security Association’s
(ISSA) prestigious Good Practice Award for Asia and the Pacific for its good
practice The extension of social protection coverage in Oman. The SPF won the
award at the ISSA Regional Social Security Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in
competition with a new record 187 good practices from 34 ISSA member
institutions in 21 countries.
“Oman’s ambitious reforms,
driven by a bold long-term vision, are transforming the social contract towards
universal coverage and system sustainability. These comprehensive reforms
address policy design, implementation, management, communication, and human
resource transition. The ISSA commends the Social Protection Fund for its
efforts to enhance social security for all”, said the ISSA Secretary General
Abi-Ramia Caetano.
The Civil Servants Pension Fund (CSPF) of Iran participated in the competitive event with ten
proposals, and seven of those received certificates of merit.
Singapore wins the ISSA Special Distinction for Innovation
The first ever ISSA Special Distinction for Innovation for Asia and the
Pacific has been awarded to Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB) in Singapore
for its efforts and results in bridging the digital divide in service delivery.