Documents & Reports
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Rethinking Social Protection in South Asia : Toward Progressive Universalism (English)
In recent years, South Asia has been beset with an unprecedented combination of negative shocks. In Sri Lanka, an economic crisis on the heels of COVID-19 pushed approximately 3 million people into poverty...
Document Type: Report Report No.: 192456 Document Date: August 2, 2024 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Rene Antonio Leon Solano,Jumana Jamal Subhi Alaref,Dorfman,Mark Charles,Zaineb Majoka,Mostafa Amir Sabbih,Mata Lorenzo,Elizabeth
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School Meals, Social Protection, and Human Development : Revisiting Trends, Evidence, and Practices in South Asia and Beyond (English)
With nearly 420 million children reached worldwide, school meals are among the largest-scale social protection interventions. This paper traces the evolution of school meals programs globally, examines...
Document Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series) Report No.: 189209 Document Date: April 1, 2024 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Bundy,Donald AP,Ugo Gentilini,Linda Brooke Schultz,Bedasso,Biniam Egu,Singh,Samrat,Yuko Okamura,Iyengar,Hrishikesh TMM,Mia Monique Blakstad
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Responsive by Design : Building Adaptive Social Protection Systems in South Asia (English)
Recognizing the importance of a shock-responsive social safety net system that protects all households from falling into poverty, governments and development partners are seeking guidance on how to make...
Document Type: Report Report No.: 180962 Document Date: April 14, 2023 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: World Bank