Kazakhstan's pension system: Pressures for change and dramatic reforms
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Five years ago, Kazakhstan embarked on a dramatic reform of its pension and social security system in order to move from an unsustainable public denned benefit ("solidarity") system to one of defined mandatory contributions (accumulative system). While assessment of long-run success is premature, early results have exceeded expectations. This paper considers the reform's rationale and initial impact: Why did the Government of Kazakhstan decide to introduce a new pension system? What advantages did the state perceive? Was the Government's decision appropriate, and what alternatives existed? The paper also analyzes pension reform issues that have yet to be fully resolved. © Hitotsubashi University.
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Seitenova, AGS; Becker, CM
Published Date
- January 1, 2004
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 45 / 2
Start / End Page
- 151 - 187
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2436-097X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0018-280X
Citation Source
- Scopus