The Role of Social Assistance in Reducing Poverty and Inequality in Asia and the Pacific

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dc.contributor.author	ADB; Barrientos, Armando	-
dc.date.accessioned	2021-10-05T15:04:39Z	-
dc.date.available	2021-10-05T15:04:39Z	-
dc.date.issued	2019-09	-
dc.identifier.isbn	N/A	-
dc.identifier.isbn	N/A	-
dc.identifier.issn	N/A	-
dc.identifier.issn	N/A	-
dc.identifier.uri	https://www.adb.org/publications/social-assistance-poverty-inequality-asia-pacific	-
dc.identifier.uri	https://elibrary.tucl.edu.np/handle/123456789/5582	-
dc.description	This working paper analyzes the contribution of social protection—especially social assistance—in reducing poverty and inequality and supporting inclusive growth in Asia and the Pacific. The analysis is divided into three main sections. First, it reviews long-standing and emerging challenges to social protection in the region: poverty and inequality, demographic change, inclusive growth, and environmental change. Second, it reviews the provision of social assistance: spending, programming, reach, and distribution. Third, it examines key issues shaping the development of social assistance: equity, social investment, and sustainable	-
dc.format.extent	28	-
dc.subject.other	Inclusive growth	-
dc.subject.other	Social assistance programs	-
dc.subject.other	Social development and protection	-
dc.subject.other	Social insurance programs	-
dc.subject.other	Social protection	-
dc.title	The Role of Social Assistance in Reducing Poverty and Inequality in Asia and the Pacific	-
local.publication.country	Regional - Asia and the Pacific	-
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