Executive summary

Social protection schemes provide cash or in-kind support for people facing life cycle contingencies, such as having children, getting sick, acquiring a disability, losing a job or growing older. Social protection is also an important tool to protect people from covariate shocks, such as natural disasters, economic crises and pandemics. Lack of social protection exposes everyone to financial uncertainty and contributes to increasing within- and across-country inequalities.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities