The Social Security Administration Monitoring has been operated in the form of a forum since 2008 with the aim of cultivating expert members from local governments, social welfare frontline workers, and field experts to address current issues and problems within the social security system and to discuss improvement measures. As 2023 marks the 15th year since the project's inception, a 9th specialized member has been newly commissioned.
The topics discussed during this year's forum include social isolation and seclusion, coordination and integration of public assistance and welfare benefits, state intervention in groups that are resistant to help, and efficient housing surveys. These topics encompass a wide range of new challenges, adjustments to existing systems, and enhancements to delivery mechanisms, providing an opportunity to reassess areas for improvement despite the expansion and growth of the social security system. We hope that the insights presented in this forum will serve as valuable data for public officials, relevant workers, social welfare academia and experts, and associated civic groups.