This note is one of a series of guidance notes for EU practitioners and their partners working at the intersection of social protection and humanitarian response. The aim of this note is to discuss the ways in which social...
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Is Covid-19 a “game changer” for cash transfers? This tantalizing question has animated a large body of recent literature and over 60 virtual panels. This paper offers some clues to address the question by bringing together data...
Abstract Targeting is a commonly used, but much debated, policy within global social assistance practice. This book examines the well- known dilemmas in light of the growing body of experience, new implementation capacities, and...
Following the announcement by our Commissioner at the European Humanitarian Forum, the new DG ECHO Thematic Policy Document No 3 on Cash Transfers is published! The document provides clear guidance to EU humanitarian partners and...
Summary The wide-ranging consequences of the COVID-19 crisis have had a huge impact on the world of social protection. The importance of providing comprehensive and adequate social protection benefits to all has become more...
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated large-scale, rapid responses from governments to ensure that the negative effects of the crisis on people’s livelihoods are mitigated. Countries with more well-established social protection...
Abstract An unprecedented number of Venezuelans have left behind the worsening economic and social crisis at home to look for better future prospects. Brazil is hosting about 261,000 Venezuelans as migrants, asylum seekers, or...
Alors que la crise de la Covid-19 est venue confirmer l'importance pour les Etats de disposer d'outils d'aide réactifs en cas de choc (économique, climatique, sanitaire) pour appuyer leur population, les filets sociaux, en tant qu...
UNICEF, along with partners such as the World Bank, European Commission, International Labour Organisation, World Food Programme and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is increasing their focus on supporting...
Mozambique is highly exposed to weather-related hazards and faces periodic cyclones, droughts and floods. With predicted 800,000 people in severe food insecurity in the 2018-19 lean season, DFID funded WFP and HelpAge to provide...