social security reforms

Beirut, Dec 16, The Lebanese parliament has passed a law to establish a comprehensive pension system for private sector workers, a step that was "delayed for three decades" and considered a "milestone" for the country. The International Labor Organization (ILO) said in a statement that it offered technical support to relevant Lebanese parliamentary committees and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to reach a consensus on the law, ensuring its alignment with world trade body's standards for social security, reports Xinhua news agency. ILO Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat said that "at a time of unprecedented social and…