
Shifting the paradigm: building an inclusive, lifecycle social security system in Tunisia
Many people in Tunisia continue to lack access to basic social security. A high degree of informality leaves millions without income security and heightens vulnerability to life shocks – such...
A focus on families: A short-term benefit package for the extension of multi-tiered social security coverage in Viet Nam
Not only do the social assistance and insurance systems in Viet Nam fail to accommodate key lifecycle risks associated with family life, but they leave out millions of vulnerable families and children, particularly those in the “missing middle”.
Child sensitivity of social protection in Cambodia
In the context of significant reforms, Development Pathways undertook an assessment of the social protection system in Cambodia to identify entry points to strengthen its child-sensitivity.
Inclusive social security and the social contract
'Inclusive social security and the social contract: overcoming instability and building trust in the MENA region' is a working paper produced as part of the Ford Foundation funded Inclusive Social Security Policy Forum.
Investments in social protection and their impacts on economic growth: tax financing options
The report builds on our previous research with ITUC, showing the economic benefits of social protection by examining the different financing options that states have at their disposal in order to strengthen...
The role of World Bank and IMF in shaping social security policy in the MENA region: in brief
This four-page summary of the full paper “Smoke and mirrors: the role of World Bank and IMF in shaping social security policy in the MENA region” presents the six key...
Smoke and mirrors: the role of World Bank and IMF in shaping social security policy in the MENA region
Written by Sarina D. Kidd for the Ford Foundation funded Inclusive Social Security Policy Forum, this working paper highlights how the international financial institutions (IFIs) shape social security policy in the MENA region.
Uganda’s National Single Registry: a foundation for a digital social protection system
This report about the National Single Registry explores Uganda’s journey to establish an integrated and digital information system for social protection.
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'