All You Need to Know About ADB's Social Protection Index
The Social Protection Index is a relatively simple indicator that divides total expenditures on social protection by the total number of intended beneficiaries of ADB's social protection programs.
Greying Asia: A Case of Increasing the Retirement Age?
An increase in life expectancy by 40% and decline in fertility by 50% in about half a century -- this is a great achievement!
Thoughts on the High-Level Panel Reports on the Post-2015 Agenda
The discussions around the post-2015 development agenda – and the work of the High Level Panel of Eminent (HLPEP) persons – were seen controversially in the last months. Some felt that the consultation led by the HLPEP would lead into a kitchen sink report, which would cover every possible development concern.
New Opportunities for Expanding Health Services
A recent Reuters news article highlighted the challenges and opportunities of health reform in Asia. The article highlights the situation of a family whose premature infant daughter dies as a result of being unable to obtain infant ICU services in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Are Conditional Cash Transfers Helping Women?
While a CCT program may address gender-specific vulnerabilities, it is not a panacea. CCTs cannot guarantee the social and economic autonomy of women.
South Asia Confronts Displacement of People by Disasters
Environmental events are uprooting people around South Asia. By taking actions now, governments can reduce the likelihood of future humanitarian crises and maximize the possibilities that people can remain in their communities or safely relocate.
Social Protection is Needed for Crisis Recovery
The global economic crisis presents an opportunity to rethink socio-economic policies in Asia and the Pacific. The lack of adequate social protection systems became a liability during the current crisis.
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Conditional Cash Transfer Program in the Philippines
The Pantawid Pamiliya is on track to achieve its objectives of promoting investments in the health and education of children while providing immediate financial support to poor families.
Helping People in Asia Demand Better Public Services
The poor in Asia and the Pacific are most in need of public services but often have few tools to demand these vital programs from their governments.
Explaining the 2013 World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting – Ministerial Roundtable on Social Protection
Asian governments need to increase their support for social protection programs if they hope to reap broader economic and social benefits.