Social background of the pension reform in Ukraine

Abstract

The article defines social conditions of the pension reform, as well as priority areas for reform of the pension system of Ukraine. On this basis is determined that one of the main reasons of the implementation of the pension reform nowadays is the introduction of mandatory funded pension provision, where social conditions play a key role. In the article the essence of the reform of the pension system and the need for its implementation are determined, as well as the demographic crisis that has engulfed Ukraine.

The aim of this article is to study the influence of the social background on the state and development of the pension reform in Ukraine.

It was examined the analysis the dynamics of pension provision during the term of the pension reform and also the growth of employment and gross domestic product. How was improved the financial condition of the pension system of Ukraine after the introduction of the pension reform. The main problems of the pension system of Ukraine, namely are the low level of pensions and the poor financial condition of the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

During the research the pension system was considered as an integral part of social security. At the present stage of research this topic is extremely relevant and prevalent in our country.