Nayha Mansoor
Senior Economist
Nayha supports the development, implementation and management of high-quality and innovative research and analytical work on social and economic issues in low- and middle-income countries. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of St Andrews. Her research interests are categorised into business cycles, welfare migration, labour markets and development economics. In Nayha’s spare time, she likes to go on hikes, work out and watch movies.
Nayha Mansoor's Work
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Turning the key to universal social security: affordability unlocked
For years we have been told that, while universal social security is a worthy ambition, it is largely unattainable in low- and middle-income countries. Our latest paper dispels this myth, showing that countries at all income levels can achieve universal social security if they have political commitment.
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An affordable and feasible pathway to universal social security
This paper explains why using universality – social security for everyone within a population category – is more successful than other approaches in implementing social security schemes. The study demonstrates...
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Situation Analysis of Children and Adolescents in Egypt 2021: Summary report
In 2021, together with UNICEF Egypt, we carried out a situation analysis (SitAn) of children, adolescents, and young people in Egypt. The SitAn, using rights-based and gender-focused approaches, is expected...
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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....
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From historical trends to investment pathways: Social protection expenditure in Pacific Island Countries and Timor-Leste
This paper provides a comprehensive study on social protection financing in Pacific Island Countries and Timor-Leste, covering their expenditure size, composition, and historical evolution.
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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.
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Tackling the COVID-19 social and economic crisis in Bangladesh: Providing universal, lifecycle social security transfers to protect lives and bolster economic recovery
This paper is the summary report of a study commissioned by UNICEF Bangladesh to assess the economic fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, evaluate the Government’s social protection response to the crisis and propose an alternative social protection package to protect citizens and promote economic recovery.
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Digital Transformation in the age of COVID-19
Digital progress in the public sector has been slow in the past, but the economic, social and political challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis and resulting lockdown have forced governments to accelerate their transformation plans.
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