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Abstract
Low- and middle-income countries have upscaled social assistance provisions in the new century, with the aim of addressing poverty and disadvantage. This chapter offers a concise description and analysis of the emerging trends in social assistance in low- and middle-income countries. The specific coverage includes: discussion of the boundaries of social assistance and the relationship between poverty perspectives and “ideal types” of provision; exploration of the trends in the various forms of social assistance provision in low- and middle-income countries; summary of the innovations in social assistance program design and implementation; and assessment of the effectiveness and sustainability of social assistance programs in reducing poverty.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Research Handbook on Poverty and Inequality |
Editors | Udaya R. Wagle |
Place of Publication | Cheltenham |
Publisher | Edward Elgar |
Chapter | 19 |
Pages | 350-366 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781800882300 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781800882294 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 23 May 2023 |
Keywords
- social assistance
- poverty
- low- and middle-income countries
- conditional income transfers
- old age transfers
- pure transfers
- social protection
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Global inequalities
- Global Development Institute
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Improving research infrastructure on social assistance in low and middle income countries
Barrientos, A. (PI)
1/05/16 → 30/04/18
Project: Research
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Social Assistance in Low and Middle Income Countries
Barrientos, A. (Creator), University of Manchester, Aug 2018
http://www.social-assistance.manchester.ac.uk
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