Understanding universal social protection
| dc.coverage.spatial | ASIA AND THE PACIFIC | en_US |
| dc.creator | UN.ESCAP | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-08-23T08:17:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-12-30T04:25:31Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-05-08T10:06:45Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-08-23T08:17:03Z | |
| dc.date.copyright | 2022 | |
| dc.date.escap | 2022-12-30 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | <p>This is the ninth in a series of primers developed to support policymakers and practitioners in Asia and the Pacific in their efforts to strengthen social protection. The primer clarifies understanding around universality in social protection, what it entails and how it can be operationalised. </p> <p>The first primer in this series explores why social protection is needed; the second explains how to design inclusive and robust social protection systems and focuses on tax-financed income security; the third focuses on its effective implementation; the fourth discusses options for financing; the fifth highlights key concepts and schemes required for disability-inclusive social protection; the sixth illustrates how the design of social protection systems can either exacerbate or mitigate the disadvantage women; the seventh highlights key design elements in developing an inclusive and comprehensive old age pension system; and the eighth outlines key strategies to ensure the right to maternity leave and maternity cash benefits.</p> | en_US |
| dc.format.extent | 14 p. | en_US |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/5193 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
| dc.publisher | United Nations | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Social Development Policy Guides | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Social Protection Primers | en_US |
| dc.rights | This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational or non-profit purposes without special permission from the copyright holder, provided that the source is acknowledged. The ESCAP Publications Office would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as a source. | |
| dc.rights | Use may not be made of this publication for resale or any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission. Applications for such permission, with a statement of the purpose and extent of reproduction, should be addressed to the Secretary of the Publications Board, United Nations, New York. | |
| dc.rights.holder | United Nations | en_US |
| dc.subject.unbist | SOCIAL SECURITY | en_US |
| dc.title | Understanding universal social protection | en_US |
| dc.type | Text | en_US |
| escap.areasOfWork | Social Protection | en_US |
| escap.bibLevel | Monograph | en_US |
| escap.contactEmail | escap-sdd@un.org | en_US |
| escap.contactPhone | +66 2 288-1234 | en_US |
| escap.contactUnit | Social Development Division | en_US |
| escap.doctype | Policy Brief | en_US |
| escap.programmeOfWork | Social Development | en_US |
| escap.publisherPlace | Thailand | en_US |
| escap.unDocSymbol | ST/ESCAP/3059 | en_US |
| escap.unSDG | 10. Reduced Inequalities | en_US |
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