Abstract
The logic that has guided the development model of the Cuban Revolution since its inception has always prioritized social development. Significant achievements in education, health, and social security have not, however, necessarily been the result of comprehensive and systematic social planning, and therefore development in the social sphere has not progressed evenly. To strengthen what has been achieved, social policy in Cuba must become more holistic. Women and children have been the central focus of social policy from the beginning, but recent changes in Cuba's demographic structure are requiring policy attention to the needs of the elderly. New social programs introduced since 2000 are aimed at improving the quality of life for these three groups.
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