In recent years, there has been an important increase in the coverage and number of social protection programmes, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak. Although many countries still face challenges regarding financing, implementation, and management of social protection systems, there is growing integration along the different phases of the social assistance delivery chain. In this scenario, digital solutions for social protection have helped governments to identify potential beneficiaries, register and communicate with them, and make electronic payments. This issue presents materials that discuss how technology can be used to improve social protection systems and help them achieve better results.
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