About FISS
Established in May 1987, FISS is an independent, non-profit association that aims to promote international, multidisciplinary research on social security, including its relationships with other aspects of society (such as the labour market, unemployment, poverty, income redistribution, savings, housing, the family, health and well-being).
The term 'social security' is used here to include all collective programs (public or otherwise) for income transfers to househoIds in cash or in kind, including social insurance, social assistance ('welfare'), tax credits and occupational benefits.
FISS pursues its aim by organizing scientific seminars and conferences and by publishing books.
FISS is managed on a day to day basis by a Secretariat based in the Herman Deleeck Centre for Social Policy at the University of Antwerp.
FISS is overseen by a Board of Governors, which is chaired by Professor Peter Saunders (University of New South Wales).
