Sept 28, 2017
This study highlights how food and voucher programs remain relevant, and in most circumstances, have improved over time.
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August 23, 2017
Traditional structures and other coping mechanisms have protected Somalis against continuous shocks.
June 12,2017
The World Bank is mobilizing $1.8bn to set up social protection systems, rebuilding communities affected by famine.
Project
Improving Social Protection Services in the Dominican Republic
An identification exercise that covered more than 250,000 individuals improved access to social assistance programs.
Focus Areas
Safety Nets and Cash Transfers
Predictable cash grants to poor households are one of the most effective poverty reduction strategies.
Skills Development
Ensuring that individuals have access to quality education, training opportunities, and that employers can find the skills they ...
Jobs and Development
Good, inclusive jobs are the surest pathway out of poverty.
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Social Protection Discussion Papers
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Social Protection Policy and Technical Notes
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World Bank, ILO Push for Universal Social Protection
The partnership will expand social protection measures worldwide as part of efforts to combat poverty and rising income inequality.
Rapid Social Response Program
A multi-donor program that is helping the world's poorest countries in building social protection systems.
Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Program Trust Fund
The program helps increase access to effective adaptive social protection systems in six Sahel countries.
Inter-Agency Social Protection Assessment Tools
Practical tools that help countries analyze social protection policies and programs.