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

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.

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