Reformist Reforms, Non-Reformist Reforms and Global Justice: Activist, NGO and Intellectual Challenges in the World Social Forum

Reformist Reforms, Non-Reformist Reforms and Global Justice: Activist, NGO and Intellectual Challenges in the World Social Forum

18 Reforms and challenges of the social security system

The Chinese social security system is undergoing a series of reforms. These reforms are often the government's short-term responses to imminent financial and social pressure. The long-term impacts, especially those on economic efficiency, are often ignored. The background of the Chinese social security system reform is unique. Like many other countries (mainly more advanced economies), China is...

Social Security in Latin America: Recent Reforms and Challenges

Economic Reforms and Global Integration

Educational Reforms and Challenges in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia’s traditional export of relatively low-skilled products is facing increased competition. There is therefore a general need to upgrade production in the region, which requires a more skilled and educated labour force. Historically, education has not been emphasized in Southeast Asia but there are indications that this is about to change. This paper starts with a general discussion...