3 alternative sources of financing for social protection

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devex.com (22.08.2016) When it comes to financing social protection programs, taxes are seen as a major resource. This can be problematic in countries where tax evasion and tax avoidance by individuals and companies are rampant, such as the Philippines.

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Asia
philippines, the
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Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes
Financing

Brazil’s Fiscal Plan Could Falter Without Pension Reform

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Bloomberg (16.08.2016) Acting President Michel Temer’s prized fiscal austerity proposal to cap public spending will only succeed if he can convince Brazil’s Congress to pass a controversial pension reform as well, according to a leading member of his economic team.

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brazil
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Social policies & programmes