Social protection systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: Chile

Introduction: historical context for social protection policies in Chile .-- Chile: main economic and social indicators .-- The social protection system in Chile: approach, pillars and institutions .-- The social protection system for the poorest and most vulnerable population as a mean to improving access to social promotion .-- The pension system: integrating the contributive, voluntary and solidarity pillars .-- The health sector: overview .-- The education sector: an inequality trap .-- Housing policies .-- Policies to promote employment .-- Final remarks.