Presents an overview of developments in the region's social protection systems over the course of the 1990s, with particular stress on problems concerning old-age, disability and survivors' pension provisions.

Provides a picture of social expenditures along a comparitive line. Outlines coverage and adequacy of benefits regarding old age, disability, unemployment, sickness, birth of a child, etc. Includes the poverty rates and dependency ratios as well as the pension contribution rates for eight...