As an economy develops, economic policy and social policy tend to overlap. Reports of long queues of people in Ho Chi Minh City withdrawing their social insurance contributions after losing their jobs ...

This paper investigates the impact of automation on the U.S. labor market from 2000 to 2007, specifically examining whether more generous social protection programs can mitigate negative effects.

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy Two billion women and girls worldwide lack access to any form of social protection, according to ...

Brazil has made significant advancements in the provision of social protection, including having the largest conditional cash transfer program in the world. However, the social protection system's ...

Social protection in Kenya has long been viewed as a financiallifeline and a safety net for the elderly, the poor, Persons Living withDisabilities (PLWDs), orphans and vulnerable children. However, in ...

Khalid Safir, Director General of the Deposit and Management Fund (CDG), emphasized the critical role of social protection in ...

(opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) (opens in a new window) Copy Social protection programmes have the potential to create lasting improvements in older women’s ...

The Council agreed its negotiating position (‘general approach’) on a proposal to amend the existing rules governing European works councils (EWCs). The European works council directive will ensure ...

UNHCR’s assistance around the world has been performing the same role as social protection for many years. UNHCR has been implementing or contributing to activities that replicate or support national ...

Until recently, most countries in Africa implemented safety nets and social protection programs only on an ad hoc basis. In the wake of the global economic, food and fuel price crises starting in 2008 ...

Linking forestry and social protection offers Zimbabwe a strategic opportunity to transform its agrifood systems in a way ...

Lagos State government has inaugurated a 26-member Social Protection Steering Committee to ensure that the state’s effort to improve lives with the Single Social Register is achieved. The committee is ...