Events of the past decade have underscored the vital need for social safety net (SSN) programs in all countries, especially in times of crisis. Many countries have some form of targeted SSN program, especially in high- and middle-income countries, but SSNs are increasingly spreading to the lowest income countries. Over fiscal years 2000-10, the World Bank supported SSNs with $11.5 billion in lending and an active program of analytical and advisory...
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2011/01/01
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2012/03/05
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Social safety nets : an evaluation of World Bank support, 2000-2010
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international food policy research institute
Citation
Litvack,Jennie I..
Social safety nets : an evaluation of World Bank support, 2000-2010 (Vol. 1 of 2) (English). Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/454481468165258565