Thursday, July 20, 2023
An overview of the key features of the ambitious reforms which fundamentally reshape the social protection landscape in Oman.
Friday, July 7, 2023
Sustainably financing social protection systems covers the way that governments mobilize, allocate and manage public resources to ensure they are viable in the long run. The programme on Improving synergies between social protection and public...
Friday, June 30, 2023
Cash transfers are the epicenter of social protection action. Such programs are shielding up to nearly 800 million people from inflation, they covered 1.3 billion individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their use in humanitarian settings more than...
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Humanitarian needs have reached an unprecedented high. Today, around 339 million require lifesaving humanitarian assistance. Multiple protracted conflicts, coupled with a rise in global food prices and the increasingly devastating impacts of climate...
Friday, June 23, 2023
Child benefits are literally a life saver and game changer for children. They can make the difference between a healthy, happy and long life or one punctuated by ill health, stress and unrealised potential, especially in times of crisis. They are...
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
In protracted crises characterised by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks, cash-plus programming is increasingly used to improve the wellbeing and livelihoods of chronically poor and food-insecure populations. By providing cash transfers alongside...
Monday, June 19, 2023
The region’s aging population poses challenges and opportunities. As the age dependency ratio rises, it's vital to address healthcare, pensions, and food security. Investments in capital, technology, and human capital development are crucial for the '...
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Around the world, governments are using automation to help deliver public services like food, housing, and cash assistance to people. The World Bank is one of the biggest drivers of this trend, providing governments with loans and technical support to...
Monday, June 5, 2023
Pacific households will not recover from the health, economic, and educational impacts of COVID-19 based on grit and resilience alone. Data shows that traditional community assistance mechanisms are being pushed to their limits as Pacific families cut...
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
This year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) on May 17 provides a moment to reflect on how COVID-19 affected the economic and mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people...
