Grassroots Social Security in Asia : Mutual Aid, Microinsurance and Social Welfare (Paperback)

Introduction Mitsuhiko Hosaka and James MidgleyPart 1: The Issues1. Understanding Mutual Aid James Midgley 2. Challenges to Mutual Aid: The Microinsurance Response James Midgley Part 2: Case Studies of Microinsurance in Asia3. An Analysis of India’s Social Protection System for Low-income Populations Mariko Okamoto 4. Formalizing Grassroots Social Security: The Experience of CARD in the Philippines Jaime Aristotle B. Alip and Takayoshi Amenomori 5. Investment-based Grassroots Social Security: The Case of the Women’s Co-op in Sri Lanka Mitsuhiko Hosaka and Nandasiri Gamage 6. Social Security through Community Welfare Funds in Thailand Panthip Petchmark, Somsook Boonyabancha and Mitsuhiko Hosaka 7. Safety Net Measures for Mongolian Herders: Coping with Risks in a Transition Economy Mariko Okamoto 8. Grassroots Social Security in Indonesia: The Role of Islamic Associations Sirojudin and James MidgleyPart 3: Policy Implications9. Conclusion: Mutual Aid, Microinsurance and Social Security for All Mitsuhiko Hosaka and James Midgley