Social protection and rural areas cannot be an afterthought in the fight against COVID-19
April 30, 2020
Social protection has emerged as a key response to COVID-19. In rural areas, it can play a critical role to save lives and livelihoods. This blog looks at the specific situation and needs of rural populations in order to limit … Read more
Why gender-sensitive social protection is critical to the COVID-19 response in low- and middle-income countries
April 28, 2020
This IFPRI blog describes how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting gender relations and why attention to gener when implementing expanded social protection is critical.
Fast access to cash provides urgent relief to those hardest hit by COVID-19
April 9, 2020
While containment measures slowed the spread of COVID-19 in Jordan, many already vulnerable people suddenly found themselves without an income. UNICEF Jordan quickly started working with the government and partners to offset the impact by adding new vulnerable households to … Read more