24.–25. veebruaril 2005 toimub Brüsselis (INPDAP'is, Avenue des Arts 46) esmakordselt EIPA-CEFASS (European Training Centre for Social Affairs and Public Health, European Institute of Public Administration), EAPSPI (European Association of Public Sector Pension Institutions) ja INPDAP (Italian Institute for the Provision of Public Sector Pensions) ühine koolitusüritus

Pensions, Labour Markets and Family Responsibilities – Designing a New Social Security Architecture

The ageing societies will pose a significant challenge to social security systems at both national and European level. Experts from the European Commission, academia and the pension industry will give insight into recent developments and provide recommendations for improvement.

The seminar is designed for civil servants and decision makers from the EU Member States and countries surrounding the EU who work in the pension and employment sectors, members of EAPSPI, as well as other key persons concerned with the need to change social systems in Europe.

Who are the organisers?
• The European Training Centre for Social Affairs and Public Health (CEFASS), Milan (I), Antenna of the European Institute of Pubic Administration (EIPA), Maastricht (NL);
• The European Association of Public Sector Pension Institutions (EAPSPI), Bordeaux (F);
• The Italian Institute for the Provision of Public Sector Pensions (INPDAP), Rome (I)

Why this seminar now?
The increased life expectancy and declining birth rates will pose a significant challenge to pension systems, also in
the public sector. For the first time, three institutions dedicated to modern public services are pooling their know-how
at this seminar, focusing on the challenges that pension providers are facing at both national and European level.

Target group
Members of EAPSPI, civil servants from the EU Member States and countries surrounding the EU, decision makers
working in the pension and employment sectors in Europe, as well as other key persons concerned with the need to
change social systems in Europe.

Description
Judging by the results of a study carried out by EIPA-CEFASS in cooperation with the Irish and Dutch EU
Presidencies, there is substantial evidence that a rise in the mandatory retirement age will not offer a panacea. It will
also be necessary to address the whole range of human resources policies as well as the labour force participation of
women and older workers. At this seminar recent recommendations of the European Commission will be examined as
well as the consequences of the ageing process for the next generations.

Objectives
The participants will obtain a wider understanding of the challenges for their national social system. Top experts will share their knowledge of the effectiveness of reform measures and innovative strategies. The participants will in particular receive input about the following issues:
- Effects of reforms and “good practices” that have broken reform deadlocks;
- Successful human resources measures in the public sector;
- Greater participation of women and older workers in the labour markets;
- Development of “second pillar” (labour-related) pension systems.

Methodology
This seminar is designed to be interactive. In working groups the participants will report on their own experience, exchange country-specific views and debate possible options for tailor-made reform measures and remedies.

Working languages
The seminar will be conducted in English. Simultaneous interpretation into Italian or French will be available provided that there is a sufficient number of requests for these languages.

Programme

Thursday 24 February 2005

PENSION POLICY IMPLICATONS IN THE EU-25

10.00 Welcome of Participants
Carmine Rossi-Vairo, Director of INPDAP (Brussels Office)
Alberto Barzanò, President of EIPA-CEFASS
10.15 Introduction into the Seminar
Roger Hessel, Project Leader, EIPA-CEFASS, Milan (I)
10.30 The Pension Reform Process and “Active Ageing” - The EU Perspective
Olivier Bontout, Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs, European Commission, Brussels (B)
11.00 Public Sector Reform Measures: The Italian Case
The Italian Institute for the Provision of Public Sector Pensions (INPDAP), Rome N.N.
11.15 Interactive discussion
11.45 Coffee break
12.00 Public Sector Reform Measures: The French Case
Thierry Christophoul, Secretary-General of EAPSPI, Caisse de Dépôts et Consignations, Bordeaux (F)
12.30 Proposals for an Appropriate Public-Private Pension Mix: the Dutch Case
Peter van der Gaast, CEO Europol Pension Fund, Amsterdam (NL), Former
Chairman of the Council Working Party on EU Staff Policy and Pensions, Brussels
13.00 Interactive discussion
13.20 Lunch
14.30 PARALLEL WORKSHOP SESSIONS: Lessons on How to Achieve Progress
Introduction to the workshop sessions
Group 1: Reform Measures in the Context of New Pension Policies
Chair: Olivier Bontout
Group 2: Reform Measures in the Context of New Employment Policies
Chair: Roger Hessel
Group 3: How Can Women’s Employment Rate Be Increased?
Chair: Debora Price
16.15 Coffee break
16.30 DEBRIEFING OF THE WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Presentation of the outcome of the group discussions
Concluding statements:
• Olivier Bontout
• Debora Price
• Peter van der Gaast
18.15 End of the first day

Friday 25 February 2005

EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY POLICY IMPLICATIONS

9.00 How Pensions Need to Be Adapted to Changing Employment and Family Structures
Debora Price, University of Surrey, Centre for Research on Ageing and Gender, Guildford/London (UK)
9.30 Interactive discussion
10.00 Making Pension Systems Less Sensitive to Demographic Change: Findings of a 25-Country Research Project Carried out for the Irish EU Presidency
Roger Hessel, Project Leader, EIPA-CEFASS, Milan (I)
10.30 Interactive discussion
10.45 Coffee break
11.00 DISCUSSION PANEL: Social Security Change - What Is the Best Way Forward?
Panellists:
• Hagen Hügelschäffer, Association of Local and Church Pension Schemes, Munich (D)
• Thierry Christophoul
• Debora Price
13.00 End of the Seminar
Alberto Barzanò, President of EIPA-CEFASS
13.15 Closure of the seminar

Seminar venue: Office INPDAP Italy, Avenue des Arts 46 Brussels, tel.: +3222134211, fax: +322 2134225.

Fee: The participation fee is € 500 and includes documentation, 1 lunch and refreshments.
Reservation, accommodation of the Hotel and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.

Hotel reservations: CEFASS suggest to you one of these hotels and residence in Brussels:
• Hotel Manos Stephanie ****, €125 single room (incl. breakfast and tourist tax) www.manoshotel.com;
• Residence Parnasse ****, €110 single room, € 114 double room single use, www.residenceparnasse.com;
• Hotel Chambord *** €108 single room (incl. breakfast and tourist tax); www.hotelchambord.be
Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out.

Meals: The lunch will be served at the Office INPDAP. Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme Organiser so that this can be arranged.

Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.
Payment: Prior payment is a condition for participation. Please indicate the method of payment on the registration form. For cancellations received after the date indicated on the registration form we will have to charge an administration fee of € 150 unless a replacement Seminar.

Lisainfo ja registreerumine kuni 18.02.2005: Kristi-Jette Remi, 6999302, kristi@ettk.ee. Samast saab registreerumislehe.