Resources on social policy
Child benefits and poverty reduction: Evidence from Mongolia’s child money programme
This paper analyses the extent to which Mongolia’s Child Money Programme, a conditional cash transfer programme for families with children, contributes to poverty reduction and the improved well-being of children.
Universal primary education: Reaching the unreached in Cambodia
This paper identifies the children who are not being reached with respect to universal primary education (UPE) in Cambodia, highlighting socio-economic disparities across the population.
Cash Transfers in Emergencies: A review drawing upon the tsunami and other experiences
This paper draws upon the tsunami experience and documented examples of cash interventions from both emergency and development situations. It looks at how they can be used to complement household income in times of adversity.
China's budget system and the financing of education and health services for children. 2006
According to this new study, China's continued progress in reducing child and maternal mortality and ensuring universal access to quality education will depend on higher budget allocations and larger fiscal transfers to poor counties.
Development programming and the well-being of the girl child, Papua New Guinea. 2006
The study investigates the well-being of the girl child and further highlights Papua New Guinea's strengths and challenges for the programmatic implementation of a human rights-based approach to development programming.
Mongolia: Multiple indicator cluster 2005-2006 key findings. 2006
The Mongolia Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey provides information on the social trends in the country. The report contains valuable information on demographics, trends and attitudes within individual housholds.
Solomon Islands: A situation analysis of children, women & youth. 2005
This report details the challenges facing children, youth and women in the Solomon Islands. It reviews the key issues in the social sector and proposes prioties on how to better ensure the rights of the countries women and children are met.
Vanuatu: A situation analysis of children and women. 2005
This situation analysis provides an overview of women and children situation in Vanuatu. It focuses on the child and maternal health, education and emergency response capacity. It provides broad recommendations for investing in social development.
