The Social Protection Index

Assessing Results for Asia and the Pacific

• Author(s): Asian Development Bank,
• Publisher: Asian Development Bank
• Pages: 148
• ISBN_10: 9292541404
  ISBN_13: 9789292541408
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare , Business & Economics / Labor / General ,

Description:... Investments in social protection help to reduce poverty and vulnerability, and promote inclusive growth. This report analyzes comprehensive data on government social protection programs in 35 countries in Asia and the Pacific. The Social Protection Index---developed by the Asian Development Bank---helps to assess the nature and the effectiveness of these programs and to facilitate cross-country comparisons. It provides governments with policy-relevant data and analysis to inform decisions concerning the reform and expansion of social protection programs.