Social Protection Briefs
The Social Protection briefs present case studies of ADB projects geared towards reducing vulnerability and poverty through inclusive economic growth. The series features projects on labor markets, social insurance, and social assistance, covering pension systems, social services delivery, microinsurance, and skills development, among others.
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Three Features of Aging in the People's Republic of China and Implications for Development Agenda
This ADB brief explores policy options that can help the People's Republic of China prepare for an aging population. -
Inclusive Service Delivery for Persons with Disabilities in Mongolia
The Ensuring Inclusiveness and Service Delivery for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) project in Mongolia aims to ensure access to improved services, employment opportunities, and more support through social welfare reform for PWDs. -
Reforming Social Welfare Programs in Mongolia
ADB has supported Mongolia’s strategic vision to further modernize the social welfare system through improved targeting, consolidation of benefits, and financial sustainability. -
Strengthening Elderly Care Capacity in Asia and the Pacific
In 2012, 11% of the population in Asia was aged 60 years or above, and by 2050 this is expected to increase to 24% or roughly 1.26 billion people. This transition is happening at an unprecedented pace. -
Integrating Information and Communication Technology in Social Protection Programs
ICT investment for social protection can enhance design and implementation of social protection programs which can lead to savings in administrative costs and also enable scaling up of programs at a faster rate. -
Child Nutrition and Social Protection Measures: A Case in Nepal
This brief outlines the results of a survey conducted in 2013 evaluating children’s nutritional and health status in the five districts of the Karnali Zone in Nepal, with a special focus on the influence of the child grant program. -
Social Protection Brief: Social Security Reform and Economic Modeling Capacity Building in Indonesia
While official poverty in Indonesia is relatively low at 12%, an additional 27% of the population live just above the poverty line and small shocks can drive them back into poverty. -
Social Protection Brief: Strengthening Provider Payment Methods for Rural Health Insurance in the People’s Republic of China
In 2003, the People’s Republic of China launched the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme (NRCMS). As a national health insurance scheme, it aims to address the high out-of-pocket expenditures for health care in rural areas. -
Social Protection Brief: Improving Microinsurance Policy and Regulatory Environment in the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia
Microinsurance, though relatively new, is an effective product to provide financial security for the low-income group in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Mongolia by making cash available when emergencies arise. -
Social Protection Brief: The Social Protection Support Project in the Philippines
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has become a cornerstone of social protection reforms in the Philippines, helping poor families keep their children healthier and in school through a conditional cash transfer program.