World Bank

Historic Expansion in Social Protection in Past Decade

Yet, three in four people in low-income countries still lack coverage WASHINGTON, April 7, 2025 –A new World Bank report reveals both the progress and the ongoing challenges in strengthening social ...
World Bank

Targeting Social Protection: How to Reach Those in Need

Social protection policies and programs help individuals and families escape poverty, manage risks, and improve resilience and opportunity. Prioritizing poorer households in social protection programs ...
The Diplomat

Universal Social Protection in Asia Is Within Reach – If We Have the Will

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the oft-noted obstacles to putting robust social protection systems in place – a lack of finances, administrative constraints, etc. – can be ...
World Bank

Better Targeting of Social Protection Programs can Significantly Reduce Poverty in Bangladesh

DHAKA, September 16, 2021 — Social Protection Programs remain central to Bangladesh’s sustainable development policy and are progressively benefitting the poorer households. By improving targeting of ...
Forbes

Social Protection Is Helping To Drive Food Security In The Caribbean

Centenarian, Cephas Jack, leans in to speak with United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) Communications Officer, Carla Alleyne, his face hidden away by an oversized white mask and cap. In the ...