Literature on poverty consistently support the argument that marginalization and social exclusion are amongst the core drivers of poverty and can greatly exacerbate the problem. In such circumstances, social protection policies can grant with significant relief regarding mitigation and resistance of this phenomenon and help pushing the marginalized segment towards inclusion and protection zone at the policy fronts. Additionally, through targeted policy interventions, social protection programs can help reduce poverty and create a more equitable society.

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