Adaptive Social Protection: Building Resilience to Shocks (International Development in Focus) - Softcover

Thomas Bowen (author) Et Al

 
9781464815751: Adaptive Social Protection: Building Resilience to Shocks (International Development in Focus)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1464815755 ISBN 13: 9781464815751
Publisher: World Bank Group Publications, 2020

Synopsis

Adaptive social protection (ASP) helps build the resilience of poor and vulnerable households by supporting their capacity to prepare for, cope with, and adapt to large covariate shocks. This book outlines a framework to help guide the design and implementation of ASP.

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About the Author

The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.

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Publisher
World Bank Group Publications
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1464815755
ISBN 13 
9781464815751
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
152