How to Design a Successful Conditional Cash Transfer Program
There is no “one size fits all” approach to conditional cash transfer programs, but there are key elements that will increase the chances of success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Opportunities for Expanding Health Services
Health reforms in Asia are increasing access to healthcare but also highlight the critical issue of insufficient healthcare supply, underscoring the need for improved and well-financed health services.
Thoughts on the High-Level Panel Reports on the Post-2015 Agenda
The HLPEP report introduces a human rights-based approach to global development, combining ambitious goals with a focus on governance, sustainability, and data-driven strategies.
Greying Asia: A Case of Increasing the Retirement Age?
The significant increase in life expectancy and decrease in fertility rates in Asia present a challenge due to the lack of support systems for the aging population. We need to address these demographic changes, including revising policies like the retirement age to better support the elderly.