Stephen Kidd speaks at Bangladesh Social Security Conference held in Dhaka City
Stephen Kidd delivered two presentation in a two-day Social Security Conference in Dhaka City, Bangladesh this week.
Is the World Bank’s report on Universal Basic Income taking universality seriously?
The World Bank recently published a report on Universal Basic Income. In her comments, Gunnel Axelsson Nycander appreciates several aspects of the report, but also points at issues that are missing. The World Bank is not known for promoting universal social protection. Rather, it is seen as one of the...
Targeting Evaluation of the Somalia Shock-Responsive Safety Net for Human Capital Project (SNHCP)
Development Pathways, in partnership with Samuel Hall, conducted a targeting evaluation of the Shock-responsive Safety Net for Human Capital Project (SNHCP). The report finds the SNHCP to be a success in reaching many vulnerable households in challenging environments. By reflecting on these successes and challenges the report provides insights into the lessons learnt for which similar cash transfer programmes can build on in the future.
Dialogues on universal social security
In this blog, Gunnel Axelsson Nycander reflects on the ongoing debate between universal and poverty-targeted social security systems. She highlights recent efforts to promote universal benefits, particularly through discussions with global institutions and policymakers, and emphasises the viability of such systems even in low- and middle-income countries. Maybe things are...