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We provide evidence-based policy and strategic advice on social and economic challenges to Governments, international organisations, and other development partners. We support social development and work on ageing, child rights, gender, disability and in humanitarian contexts.
We develop evidence on poverty, vulnerability and on humanitarian issues, and solutions to address them. Our analyses are always grounded in data and innovative methodologies. They inform policy dialogue and help shape social and economic programmes.
In designing cash transfer programmes, we generate practical and feasible solutions and take a rights-based approach. We have global experience in the technical and operational design of cash transfers, building blocks towards inclusive life-cycle social protection.
We install, manage and maintain management information system databases. Our MISs put people first, giving full information on entitlements. And they’re built to last, provided with source code and strengthened client capability.
We support nations to measure intervention impacts and track progress towards the global goals. Our work spans evaluability assessments, theories of change, monitoring frameworks, data collection and survey analysis, and mixed methods to evaluate programmes.
Our comparative advantage in training officials and practitioners stems from combining extensive practical experience with up-to date evidence. As part of global social protection discussions, we provide fresh perspectives and broader options.
Implementing a Master Plan for Social Assistance Reform and Development
Low numbers of people are currently covered by Vietnam’s existing fragmented social assistance system. Only 10 per cent of households had access to a transfer, and more than two-thirds of those living in the worst poverty received no transfers at all, according to the latest available figures.
Expanding Social Protection in Uganda by implementing a pilot and making the case
Many Ugandan households do not have regular, basic incomes and are exposed to a range of vulnerabilities, including food and livelihood insecurity. Before the start of the Expanding Social Protection project, Uganda had a number of social protection schemes in place. However, these were often inadequate and failed to reach many of the country’s poorest and most vulnerable.
Building Inclusive Social Protection Systems for Persons with Disabilities
Globally, over one billion people live with a disability. More than seven in ten are not supported by social protection programmes. Yet access to social protection is a basic right...
Pinpointing refugees’ vulnerability in Uganda and recommending food assistance improvements
Uganda has a long history of hosting refugees from neighbouring countries. Our assignment for WFP involved research to improve the evidence on refugee vulnerability.
Towards a Strong and Prosperous Indonesian Society
The Government of Indonesia is working to establish a comprehensive and equitable social protection system by 2025 under the Towards a Strong and Prosperous Indonesian Society or MAHKOTA programme. MAHOKOTA...
Improving food, nutrition and income security in Karamoja
Karamoja, a northeastern region in Uganda, has been perceived as ‘lagging behind’ and has been treated by external parties, both the Government and development partners, as an exception to the...
Reforming the social protection system in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a developing country that has led the way with investment in its national social protection system, spending 11% of GDP. They sought to maximise this investment’s benefits with...
Strengthening Rwanda’s social protection system
Over the past decade, Rwanda’s national social protection system has grown significantly. Its main pillar is the Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme or VUP, which comprises both unconditional cash transfers to vulnerable families and transfers linked to public works for those with capacity to work.
Securing child-sensitive social protection in Fiji
Fiji is one of the largest and most developed Pacific island countries. Yet, despite its status as a middle-income country, a high proportion of children live in poor and income-insecure...