Weaving Social Safety Nets

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Author: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9789290921486
Publisher: Asian Development Bank Publication: December 1, 2010
Imprint: Asian Development Bank Language: English
Author: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9789290921486
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Publication: December 1, 2010
Imprint: Asian Development Bank
Language: English

The recent economic slowdown, the preceding period episode of high food and oil prices, and the ever-present risk of natural disasters have highlighted that Pacific island countries and their people are very vulnerable to economic and natural forces beyond their control. Informal support provided by extended families and communities to those in need have been coming under increasing strain and no longer offer sufficient protection to those facing temporary hardship. This policy brief provides an overview of the role of social safety nets in protecting vulnerable groups during times of stress, and outlines key factors that should be considered in the design of such programs. The key response should be to plan ahead and have appropriate policies and programs in place to protect the vulnerable before a crisis hits.

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The recent economic slowdown, the preceding period episode of high food and oil prices, and the ever-present risk of natural disasters have highlighted that Pacific island countries and their people are very vulnerable to economic and natural forces beyond their control. Informal support provided by extended families and communities to those in need have been coming under increasing strain and no longer offer sufficient protection to those facing temporary hardship. This policy brief provides an overview of the role of social safety nets in protecting vulnerable groups during times of stress, and outlines key factors that should be considered in the design of such programs. The key response should be to plan ahead and have appropriate policies and programs in place to protect the vulnerable before a crisis hits.

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