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The @WorldBank implements social protection and labor programs for poor and vulnerable people to help them cope with shocks and improve lives. #InvestInPeople
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Joined September 2014
OUT NOW! 2 billion people still lack adequate social protection measures. Learn more in our newest report on the need for policy actions to extend coverage to those most vulnerable. #InvestinPeople
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Adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children live in a conflict affected state. How do we strengthen adaptive social protection for children in crisis? Read more in our latest blog.
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From forced migration and displacement to war and climate-related disasters, adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise globally. It is estimated that one in five...
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This week marked International Youth Day. The next 10 years will shape the future of 1.2B young people. More than ever, we need to support and empower our youth to acquire the relevant skills needed for today and tomorrow’s job opportunities.
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IFC empowers youth-led innovation to create inclusive, sustainable jobs in emerging markets, bridging the gap between workforce growth and job creation.
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RT @WB_AsiaPacific: New #jobs, digital skills, and a seat at the table—youth in #EastAsiaPacific are shaping the future they want. On #You….
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71% of the labor force contribute to social insurance programs in ECA. How do we ensure better social protection measures for the most vulnerable? Learn more in our latest report on key actions to improve social protection systems. #InvestinPeople
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LATEST REPORT finds extreme poverty is rising fastest in economies afflicted by conflict and instability. Read more to explore how targeted social protection programs help individuals and communities cope with shocks and recover from crises.
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World Bank assessment finds conflict and instability are taking a devastating toll on the 39 economies afflicted by them, driving up extreme poverty faster than anywhere else, intensifying acute...
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Building on the recently published Blue Social Protection Handbook, this two-pager outlines key questions on the “why” and the “how” for using social protection and labor market interventions to achieve sustainable fisheries and better jobs:
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Social protection manages risk by protecting people against shocks & facilitating transitions - providing support & promoting job opportunities. It can also enable sustainable fisheries. Learn more in our recently published Blue Social Protection Handbook.
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Happy International #YouthDay! . Youth are innovative and are increasingly exploring new pathways to acquire the skills needed to find jobs in rapidly shifting labor markets. Let's continue to support and empower their power and potential.
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Happy International #YouthDay! Let's come together to recognize the power of young people as drivers of change in shaping a better future. Let's support our most vulnerable youth with income support, business capital, skills training, and market access.
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Young people make up more than half of the population in many countries supported by the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA). They are key to shaping a dynamic, inclusive,...
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Social protection programs have a high return on investment in developing countries. In Malawi, we saw for every $1 invested in programs, there was a $2.49 in returns to the local economy. How do we continue to expand coverage? Read more here.
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Adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children live in a conflict affected state. How do we strengthen adaptive social protection for children in crisis? Read more in our latest blog.
blogs.worldbank.org
From forced migration and displacement to war and climate-related disasters, adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise globally. It is estimated that one in five...
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Well-designed Social Protection systems work to improve employment prospects, reduce poverty, and ensure people’s well-being through programs like unemployment insurance and job skills training. Learn more in our newest Report: #InvestinPeople
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Building on the recently published Blue Social Protection Handbook, this two-pager outlines key questions on the “why” and the “how” for using social protection and jobs interventions to achieve sustainable fisheries:
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Social protection manages risk by protecting people against shocks & facilitating transitions - providing support & promoting job opportunities. It can also enable sustainable fisheries. Read more in our recently published Blue Social Protection Handbook.
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Through our social protection programs, we've reached 222M people living in poverty - including 120M women and 75M people in fragile settings. These programs provide crucial support from cash transfers to job training. Learn more: #InvestinPeople
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Adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise. It is estimated that 1 in 5 children live in a conflict affected state. How do we strengthen adaptive social protection for children in crisis? Read more in our latest blog.
blogs.worldbank.org
From forced migration and displacement to war and climate-related disasters, adverse experiences that threaten children’s development are on the rise globally. It is estimated that one in five...
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Discover key actions to improve global social protection systems:.1️ Extend coverage.2️ Increase adequacy.3️ Build shock-responsive systems.4️ Optimize financing. Read more in our blog. #InvestinPeople.
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More people have access to social protection today than at any point in history, but more work is needed. There are still 1.6 billion people in low- and middle-income countries not covered by any...
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Across regions, there are substantial gender disparities in social protection benefits. For every $1 received by male beneficiaries, women only receive 81 cents. Learn how we can expand benefits to ensure all individuals and communities are covered.
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