Thematic analysis and practical advice
In focus
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Towards solid social protection floors? The role of non-contributory provision during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
21 January 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has emphasized the importance of guaranteeing access to at least essential health care and to basic income security for all over the life cycle, as stipulated in the Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012 (No. 202).
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Financing gaps in social protection
21 October 2020
Global estimates and strategies for developing countries in light of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
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Financing gaps in social protection
17 September 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the catastrophic impact of the lack of social protection coverage for 4 billion people around the world. Social security is a human right and the acute need for social protection is more evident than ever. However, 55% of the global population is completely unprotected. This is linked to insufficient progress in closing social protection financing gaps. Closing these gaps is both necessary and achievable. With concerted political will, we can make social protection for all a reality.
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Brief on Financing gaps in social protection
17 September 2020
Global estimates and strategies for developing countries in light of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond