The Right to Social Security and National Development: Lessons from OECD Experience for Low-Income Countries

In: Issues in Social Protection, Discussion Paper 18

Abstract

Traces the historical experience in developed and developing countries of putting into practice rights to social security, including social insurance, and an adequate standard of living. Outlines three distinct forms of models for welfare states: the Nordic or Social Democratic model (Scandinavia), the Corporatist model (Germany), and the Liberal or Residual model (UK and USA)