The World Bank In Social Protection

Social protection systems help the poor and vulnerable cope with crises and shocks, find jobs, invest in the health and education of their children, and protect the aging population.

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Publication

Revisiting Targeting in Social Assistance

The report discusses the benefits and costs of social protection targeting and pros and cons of various targeting methods.
Conor Ashleigh / World Bank © 2014.

PUBLICATION

State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021

The report provides a baseline assessment of economic inclusion programs globally and discusses how to bring them to scale.
Publication

Remittances Flow During COVID-19

Defying Predictions, Remittance Flows Remain Strong During COVID-19 Crisis

Social Protection At-A-Glance

In a world filled with risks, social protection systems help individuals and families especially the poor and vulnerable cope with crises and shocks, find jobs, invest in the health and education of their children, and protect the aging population.

Overview

Data-ASPIRE

The Atlas of Social Protection Indicators of Resilience and Equity (ASPIRE) provides social protection performance indicators for over 125 countries

Data

Project

Pushing the Limits of Innovation, Improving Livelihoods in Cote d'Ivoire

Some 300,000 —more than half of whom are women — have benefited from mobile money accounts with cash transfers and access to digital financial inclusion.

All Projects

Focus Areas

Safety Nets and Cash Transfers

Predictable cash grants to poor households are one of the most effective poverty reduction strategies.
Pensions

Pension systems provide economic stability and security for aging populations.
Skills Development

Ensuring that individuals have access to quality education, training opportunities, and that employers can find the skills they ...
Jobs and Development

Good, inclusive jobs are the surest pathway out of poverty.