What does IPRN mean in RESEARCH

The International Pensions Research Network is an international research network dedicated to improving pensions and retirement income security worldwide. Aiming to inform global dialogue on retirement income security, IPRN partners from around the world to engage in researching and promoting strategies for a sustainable retirement system.

IPRN seeks to develop the most up-to-date knowledge on pensions and related issues, such as life cycle savings products, asset accumulation and decumulation policies. Through its research effortsI,PRN endeavours to influence public policy reforms by developing evidence-based recommendations for policymakers with regards to pension system designs.

IPRN’s objectives are to facilitate networking among researchers working on pension systems; foster international exchanges of knowledge; support comparative research between different pension systems and promote dialogue between policymakers, academics, practitioners, trade unions and employers.

The main activities include organising workshops, seminars and conferences; disseminating research results through publications; conducting joint research projects; providing online resources relevant for researching pension systems and disseminating information relating to new developments in the field of pensions internationally.

Academics, practitioners, policy makers or anyone involved with or interested in researching or finding out more about pension systems may benefit from IPRN's activities.

In addition to providing access to relevant information such as published papers, reports hot topics debates etc., IPNR offers consulting services for researchers that includes advice on grant applications or planning a working visit abroad as well as other areas of assistance related with their area of interest.

Press releases issued by IPNR can be found in the news section on their website or by subscribing via email for regular updates.

Yes! IPNR welcomes volunteers who have expertise in associated fields like economics, sociology data analysis etc., as well as those looking for experience in research networks and organisations. Volunteers are expected help out with various tasks such as managing social media accounts, helping organise events or meetings etc.

Yes! Universities may partner with IPNR by participating one of its collaboration projects which involve participating universities contributing their resources & expertise towards a common goal established at the beginning of each project such as improvement of institutional structures & policy making processes related to pensions and/or retirement savings schemes. Each project has specific requirements which can be discussed once universities express interest in participating