Though countries in South Asia have witnessed substantial reductions in poverty in recent decades, a large share of households remains poor. Multiple recent shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

Social protection and labor programs help households and workers manage crises, escape poverty, navigate transitions, and seize employment opportunities. Despite recent progress, three in four people ...

Adaptive and shock-responsive social protection (ASRSP) plays a pivotal role in this mission, offering timely support that helps communities not just survive but thrive in the face of adversity. What ...

This study examines the nexus between inequality, household debt, and social protection in Thailand, focusing on their interrelation during the COVID-19 shock. Using data from the Thailand Household ...

The Lagos State Government has hinted of plans to increase its budgetary allocation for social protection intervention from N130 billion in 2025 to N170 billion in 2026, thus reiterating its ...

(Bangkok) – The government of Nepal should use the forthcoming budget to protect the rights of Nepali children by expanding its popular and successful Child Grant program, 24 Nepali and international ...

Environmental sustainability represented one of the key pillars of the 2024 report. Bupa Arabia achieved a 58% reduction in diesel consumption and a 64% decrease in refrigerant gas usage, contributing ...

A number of Social Security changes happening in 2026 will have a tangible impact on retirees — these are the five biggest that should be on your radar.