Webinar announcement: Strengthening social contracts in South Asia in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis
On Thursday 25 June, the IPC-IG, UNICEF and Development Pathways will host what will be the 2nd webinar of the series “Social Protection in South Asia – the landscape before...
Addressing the Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis in South Asia through Universal Lifecycle Transfers
This paper was prepared for UNICEF to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and to stimulate discussion on how to fund an effective fiscal response COVID-19 in South Asia.
IPC-IG and UNICEF discussion argues COVID-19 can be a catalyst to strengthen the social contract in South Asia
The COVID-19 crisis can be used as a catalyst by which to reinforce the relationship between the citizens of South Asia countries and their governments. This was a key message discussed during a webinar organised by International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG), UNICEF and Development Pathways.
Recommending social accountability improvements for social protection programmes
How can citizens better hold social protection officials to account and understand their entitlements? We carried out research to fill the knowledge gaps.
Identifying good practices on using data for policy and advocacy on ageing
Population ageing is poised to become one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century. Virtually every country is experiencing growth in the number and proportion of older...
Universal Child Benefits: transforming the lives of children across South Asia
This paper from the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia demonstrates how all countries in South Asia could invest in Universal Child Benefits (UCBs), in line with the right to social security for all children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Are we drifting away from a human rights approach to development?
Our blogger, Abdul Alim, is Regional Social Policy Advisor for UNICEF South Asia. Abdul is committed to Human Rights, Equity and human development as an end in itself. As an expert working in international development for over two decades, I was recently rudely shocked when during a conference call I noticed...
Strengthening the social contract through child-sensitive social protection: building a case for a Universal Child Benefit in South Asia
Development Pathways is supporting the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia in generating costing, impact and fiscal space analysis for Universal Child Benefits (UCBs) in South Asian countries.
How can Sri Lanka escape crisis with IMF’s $2.9bn?
Dr Stephen Kidd and Dr Nayha Mansoor IMF last week announced a provisional $2.9bn loan to Sri Lanka for recovery from an economic crisis which has caused extreme inflation, shortages and protests. But once the loan is approved, the country has decisions to make on how best to spend the funds....