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Question 6 : Which are the main principles of the ILO convention 102?

>> Principle 1 : General responsibility of the state

General responsibility of the state for the provision of benefits, and the proper functioning of the social security system includes:

  • the provision of an appropriate legal framework of the social security system,
  • the proper administration of the institution (e.g. through regular actuarial valuations),
  • changes in levels of benefits and contributions only after actuarial valuation been carried out

Principle 2 : Solidarity and pooling of risk