Georgia introduces a new child benefit, strengthening its commitment to an inclusive lifecycle approach to social security
In May 2015, Georgia introduced a major change to its social security system, establishing a child benefit for the poorest 35% of children aged up to 16 years of age nationwide, around 260,000 in total. Georgia already leads the way among developing countries with regard to tax-financed social security, investing...
Indonesian social protection system must be for all citizens, declares Government report
26th November: A recommendation that Indonesia moves from a social protection system that only targets the poorest to one that is inclusive of all citizens is included in a new...
Inclusive lifecycle social security: An option for Uganda?
Inclusive lifecycle social security: an option for Uganda? considers the feasibility and likely effects of introducing a comprehensive social protection system in the low-income country. The report, available for download below, for...
Poverty-targeting role in growing wealth divide pinpointed in report aimed at Davos leaders
A new report outlining how the wealth of the poorest half of the world’s population shrunk last year while billionaire fortunes increased underlines how poverty-targeting contributes to the growing divide....
Global review of evidence of targeted social protection poverty-reduction effectiveness to be unveiled
Headline results of a new global review of the evidence on which types of social protection programmes best reach those in poverty and support inclusive growth will be unveiled at...
European Development Days debate highlights how low-income nations can combat inequality with social protection
Social protection has great potential to reduce income inequality, it was underlined at a debate hosted by Oxfam and featuring the OECD, ITUC and Development Pathways at the European Development...
“Redistributive” social protection key tool for addressing rising inequality, says global coalition
Rising inequality is a setback for the Sustainable Development Goals and must be combatted by improving coverage and adequacy of social protection systems, according to the Global Coalition for Social...
Inclusive growth still not in reach as development gaps persist — study
Inclusive economic growth is the exception rather than the norm, findings from a new global study suggest. Those on the lowest incomes in countries around the world have seen less...
Inequality and social security in the Asia-Pacific region
The Asia-Pacific region is characterised by high levels of income inequality, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. This report provides analysis and recommendations on how to % reduce inequality in the region.
How can Asia Pacific become more equal?
This four-page summary presents the key findings from the report 'Inequality and social security in the Asia-Pacific region'