INTRODUCTION SOCIAL SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT Jovan Pejkovski, Institute of Social Work and Social Policy Faculty of Philosophy, Skopje and Irina Majovski Integrated Business Faculty, Skopje Introduction The direct link between the socio-economic development and social secu­rity in the context of systemically shaped rights is the logic behind the interest to broadly discuss these connections and their sustainability. This primarily emanates from the interest in how to articulate this relation in the area of to exercising social rights on a long run, and the changes in the system of social policies and the system of security. Development is a multi-dimensional endeavour aimed at reaching higher standard of living for all people. It is considered that development is a fundamental human right and need. The area of social development is important to dwell on because by be­coming aware of the needs of the people, their requirements, aspirations and goals, and by putting in place processes for their fulfilment, we define available possibili­ties, and ways how to achieve growth and development of the society. The need to systemically shape social security during the phase of imple­mentation of strategic development goals and interests is long-lasting for the whole society so that it can use the benefits of the achieved level of development and maintain stability of the system. 1. System Changes Like any system, the systems of social protection and social security are also undergoing development stages and reforms that correspond to the achieved level of development in the state. The continuous upgrading and improving of these systems is a result of the permanent balance of different interests expressed within the frameworks of stratified groups of the society. Therefore, social protec­tion is an area that requires continuous adjustment and adaptation, both with regard to the needs of people recipients of social protection and the real possibilities of the 103