Pension Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa : Brief Review of Design Parameters and Key Performance Indicators
The paper summarizes key design characteristics and performance indicators of national and civil service pension schemes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is intended to serve as a resource in pension reform efforts in the region. The note delivers a...
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| Format: | Working Paper |
| Language: | English en_US |
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2016
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2016/10/26882984/pension-systems-sub-saharan-africa-brief-review-design-parameters-key-performance-indicators http://hdl.handle.net/10986/25287 |
| Summary: | The paper summarizes key design
characteristics and performance indicators of national and
civil service pension schemes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
It is intended to serve as a resource in pension reform
efforts in the region. The note delivers an up-to date
assessment of the main design parameters, key performance
metrics, and main challenges facing pension systems in SSA.
The information provided in the note aims to capture current
trends in the region and benchmark performance and pension
system design choices made by countries against
international experience. Section one provides an overview
of mandatory national pension systems in the region whereas
Section two presents the key design features of civil
service pension schemes. Section three analyzes the
performance of both national and civil service pension
schemes; particular attention is paid to the fiscal
performance and equity of the pension schemes. Pension
system design parameters of both national and civil service
pension schemes are discussed in section four. Section five
aims to enhance the paper by providing relevant demographic
data and analysis. |
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