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Book SynopsisThe book offers a comprehensive overview of social security in the Balkan states. Social security is presented from a broad perspective as a mechanism that addresses human needs, provides protection against social risks, reduces social tensions and secures peace. Various sectors of social policy, pension systems, health care systems, disability insurance, labor policy as well as social risks, such as poverty and unemployment, have been analyzed from historical, economic, political, sociological and security perspective. The book also offers recommendations for improving the level of social security in the region. Contributors are: Maja Bacović, Agata Domachowska, Dorota Domalewska, Tomasz Ferfecki, Afet Mamuti, Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva, Natalija Perišić, Kire Sharlamanov, Katerina Veljanovska Blazhevska, and Marzena Żakowska.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements List of Figures and Tables Abbreviations Notes on Contributors Abstracts Social Policy in the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Montenegro Developments and Challenges Marzena Żakowska and Dorota Domalewska part 1 Social Security in the Republic of North Macedonia 1 The Social Security Policy of the Republic of North Macedonia Reform Process, Opportunities and Perspectives Katerina Veljanovska Blazhevska 2 Health, Pensions and Disability Insurance in the Republic of North Macedonia Afet Mamuti 3 Poverty as a Social Phenomenon in the Republic of North Macedonia Kire Sharlamanov and Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva 4 Unemployment in the Republic of North Macedonia Characteristics and Perspectives Kire Sharlamanov and Katerina Mitevska Petrusheva part 2 Social Security in the Republic of Montenegro 5 Pension System and Reforms in Montenegro Maja Bacović 6 The Public Health Care Sector in Post-Transition Montenegro Natalija Perišić 7 Social Protection System in Montenegro Marzena Żakowska and Tomasz Ferfecki 8 Unemployment and Emigration as a (Main) Challenge for the Social Security System and Stability of a Multiethnic State The Case of Montenegro Agata Domachowska Index
