Facing the social protection challenges of climate change
We need social protection programs that address the social consequences of natural disasters.
Blog posts on "social protection"
How to best finance antipoverty transfers in developing countries
Financing has been a constant challenge to the expansion of antipoverty transfers in developing countries.
Asia must use fiscal policy carefully for inclusive growth
Expanding the role of fiscal policy in fighting poverty and inequality should not come at the expense of fiscal sustainability.
Creating fiscal space for social protection programs in Asia
Countries in developing Asia can extend basic and robust levels of social protection to the “missing middle,” but whether there’s enough political to do so is another matter.
Actions for inclusion amid rising inequality
A focus on inclusion in the new SDGs is vital for Asia and the Pacific, where inequality has risen some 20% in the past two decades, and around 1.4 billion people live under $2 a day.
Fiscal policies, inequality and climate change: How they make or break the rich-poor divide
Do fiscal policies respond appropriately to reduce vulnerabilities, or actually widen the pre-existing inequality that is exacerbated during disasters?
Is Asia ready to face a ‘grey tsunami?’
On World Population Day, it's time to reflect on how we choose to address the challenges and maximize the opportunities of a growing older population, which will determine the future of developing Asia.
Minding the food gap: Reinforcing the link between inclusive growth and food security
Success in tackling food insecurity is an important component of how inclusive an economy’s growth is. Unless the benefits of growth are equitably shared, access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all will remain a challenge.
Why we should buy earthquake insurance
After the recent catastrophe in Nepal, it’s time for homeowners in Asia and the Pacific to decide whether or not to purchase earthquake insurance. On one hand it could happen tomorrow, on the other it may not happen for another 80 years – so is it a gamble we are willing to take?
Can more social protection stop the 'race to the bottom' in Asia?
Asia’s economic growth owes a lot to the rise of both big business and SMEs. But left alone, there is little incentive for private firms to do more for workers beyond the norm.