poverty

Rwanda: Govt to channel pro-poor funds through civil society

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The New Times (16.09.2016) The Government has decided to channel 10 per cent of its funding to social protection services to the poor every year through non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and faith-based organisations (RBOs) in order to maximise impact.

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rwanda
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Extension of coverage
Inequalities

France: Emploi des jeunes - la Cour des comptes pointe l'inefficacité des aides

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L'Obs (06.10.2016) Dans un rapport dévoilé ce mercredi, la Cour des comptes préconise de simplifier et repenser les aides à l'emploi pour les jeunes en intensifiant la formation tout en réduisant l'accompagnement.

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france
Topics
Employment of young workers

Philippines: Low-income electricity consumers to be given social protection under DOF tax plan

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Manilatimes (26.10.2016) Low income electricity consumers will be protected through direct and indirect social protection measures under the tax reform program submitted to the Congress last month by the Department of Finance (DOF

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philippines, the
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Social assistance

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[Publication] How can social protection build resilience? Insights from Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda

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Overseas Development Institute (ODI) (nov 2016) In this BRACED working paper we present a synthesis of findings from Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda on the role of social protection programmes in contributing to people’s capacity to absorb, anticipate and adapt to climate-related shocks and stresses.

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Africa
ethiopia
kenya
uganda
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Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes
Inequalities

India: Amma magnanimous: Jayalalithaa’s schemes that made Tamil Nadu a ‘welfare state’

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The Indian Express (06.12.2016) Pro-poor schemes were always a part of Tamil Nadu politics, but it received a strong boost by Jayalalithaa's policies under the 'amma' banner.

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india
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Extension of coverage
Social assistance
Social policies & programmes