Jordan Should Take Social Protection All the Way The Necessity of Robust Social Protection Programs In recent years, governments around the world have increasingly recognized the necessity of robust social protection programs, and Jordan is no exception. In 2019, the Jordanian government introduced the Unified Cash Transfer Program to supplement […]
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How to Remove Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Without Exacerbating Poverty
Nigeria Faces Looming Fuel Shortage Crisis Background Nigeria, a country known for its vast oil reserves, has been on the brink of a fuel shortage crisis since the Nigerian government decided to remove the fuel subsidy. The decision was announced by President Bola Tinubu in his inaugural speech on May […]
The Benefits of Implementing Universal Social Security in Reducing Poverty and Inequality
Universal Social Security Systems Can Reduce Poverty and Inequality Overview Human Rights Watch and Development Pathways have released a Q&A document that calls on governments and international lenders to support universal social security systems. According to the report, amid the intersecting crises of economic, food, and climate, governments need to […]