3 ways to fill Asia-Pacific’s social protection gap
Here’s how Asian countries can come up with the money to fund better social safety nets for their people.
Blog posts on "social protection"
Cross-sector interventions for better health security
Asian countries need to leverage investments in sectors beyond health to ward off pandemics.
Facing the social protection challenges of climate change
We need social protection programs that address the social consequences of natural disasters.
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.