1. 1 Social Security Governing Boards in Central Europe: Structure and Experience Elaine Fultz Senior Specialist in Social Security ILO Budapest

2. 2 New consensus on social security governance

3. 3 Social security governing boards Legitimacy Trusteeship Efficiency and effectiveness Consensus building

4. 4 Social Dialogue on Pension Reform: determinants of success The political will to reach consensus Credible technical data Expert group – advisory board, council, pension board

5. 5 ILO Budapest Survey of Social Partners on Social Dialogue and Pension Reform South Eastern Europe

6. 6 Pension scheme governing boards Yes –Albania –Bulgaria –Moldova –Montenegro –Serbia No –Bosnia BiH RS –Macedonia –Kosovo

7. 7 Structure of Pension Scheme Governing Boards TotalGovernmentTrade unions EmployersPensionersOther Albania12444-- Bosnia and Herzegovina ------ Bulgaria241266-- Croatia13137222- FYR Macedonia ------ Moldova124431- Romania196553- Kosovo--11-5 Montenegro134441- Serbia152535-

8. 8 Problems Circumventing of the Board Reactive mode, little initiation Lack of expertise Internal divisions in trade unions, employers Lack of familiarity with roles, good practices Short time horizon

9. 9 Recommendations Need for pension specialist Speak with one voice Take ownership of pension issues Need for models of good practice

10. 10 ILO Social Security Governance Handbook