陈永杰 社会政策（英语）Lecture 3 Social Assistance in China.pptxVIP

Social Security Policy IISocial Assistance in China Dr Jack Chan To grasp the framework of social assistance in China To understand the background in which the MLSS was introduced To examine the three stages of the development of the MLSS To critically examine the problems of the MLSS Learning Objectives Emergence of Social Assistance in China Social Assistance in China Legislation Key components Development of MLSS Urban MLSS Rural MLSS The Case of Guangdong Issues and Problems of MLSS We will explore… In the previous lecture... The Social Security System in China has five components. Social insurance社会保险 Social welfare社会福利 Social assistance社会救助 Preferential treatment优待抚恤 Mutual help互助互济(community service, social donation) The Social Security System in China Market-oriented reform The Introduction of labour contracts in 1986 A significant break with the old employment system From iron rice bowl, a life-long job, to a porcelain rice bowl, a renewable labour contract Emergence of the new urban poor Between mid-1990s to early 2000s Xiagang workers (the laid-off workers) More than 20m made redundant “two guarantees” Pensions for retirees Living allowance for laid-off employees New social insurance system old-age pensions Unemployment benefits Medical insurance Failed to deliver adequate protection Urgent need to restructure the traditional social relief system Emergence of Social Assistance in China 17th CPC National Congress （十七大） laid down a framework for social security system in China Three main components as its foundation (社会保障制度的基础） Social welfare (services) Social insurance Social assistance Citizen’s entitlements to social assistance is not yet legalized Social Insurance Law legislated on 28 Oct 2010, to be implemented on 1 July 2011 China yet to have a social assistance law Social Assistance in China According to a draft for the People’s Republic of China Social Assistance Law (中华人民共和国社会救助法(草案)released on 3 April 2009 Social assistance in China means M