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Social protection model to be implemented by BISP across Pakistan: MNA Marvi Memon

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
A social protection model presently being implemented through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) across Pakistan is meant to effectively support and empower women, children and poorest segments of the society. BISP Chairperson Marvi Memon...
Country: Asia, Pakistan
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World Bank agrees US$200m social aid package for Iraq

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
A US$200 million emergency package to provide social support and employment for communities devastated in Iraq’s ongoing armed conflicts has been agreed by the World Bank. The Emergency Social Stabilization and Resilience Project (ESSRP) aims to...
Country: Asia, Iraq
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ESCAP Updates Social Protection Toolbox

Monday, April 9, 2018
The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has updated its Social Protection Toolbox, an online platform for policy makers to share experiences and good practices in providing healthcare and income security. The refreshed...
Country: Asia, Oceania
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UAE Cabinet approves AED$3bln for social assistance over next three years

Sunday, April 8, 2018
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that meeting the needs of the society, particularly social welfare and social services, is essential for the stability of...
Country: Asia, United Arab Emirates
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UNDP readjusts St. Maarten home restoration programme

Friday, April 6, 2018
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has had to reduce the number of dwellings that can be restored under its home repair programme for St. Maarten. The original number of 500 homes has been decreased to 150. Dutch Minister of Home Affairs...
Country: America, Sint Maarten
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LEAP covers 112,367 households in 3 regions of the North

Friday, April 6, 2018
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisah Djaba has disclosed that the LEAP program covers 112,367 households in the three Northern Regions. According to the minister, out of the 112,367 households, Upper West had 38,133, Upper...
Country: Africa, Ghana
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