Wuhan university SP schemes in Pakistan 2017

Social protection is regarded as a basic human right guaranteed in several International Covenants and Treaties. The Constitution of Pakistan exclusively stipulates the provision of social security for all citizens of the country. The aim of the study is to explore and evaluate the social protection schemes with regards to its coverage, scope and outreach. The country has number of social security schemes that are being carried out by provincial and federal governments for the welfare of workers like old age benefi ts, disablement, health and medical facilities. However, these schemes have failed to extend their benefits to home based, part-time, temporary or contract and agricultural workers. This paper att empts to highlight the shortcomings of existing social protection programs that are obstructing their benefi t distribution and limiting their outreach. It underlines the challenges faced by the implementing agencies. This paper also suggests some improvements in the structural design of social security mechanism with special focus on the scope, coverage, outreach and eff ective delivery mechanism. Since, the proper allocation of resources and eff ective implementation of these schemes can ensure the assistance and welfare of the targeted population.

Keywords: social protection schemes, welfare, social security, assessment, Pakistan.