How Can Governments Identify and Reach the Poor in the Wake of COVID-19

Event: SERD Policy Network Workshop: Measuring the Impact of COVID-19

How Can Governments Identify and Reach the Poor in the Wake of COVID-19

10 November 2020

Author / Speaker:

Amir Hamza Jilani, ADB - Other materials by the author

The presentation talks about some options and guiding priniciples in casting social safety net programs for governments, to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19. It compares a range of programs available for policymakers in terms of risks and challenges, relative strengths and weaknesses, and reach, as well as provide examples from country experiences. As economies move into the transition period post-COVID19, it is important to invest in protection systems that allow for better identification, enrolment, payment, and delivery of benefits to all vulnerable groups.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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