Where is the fiscal space for children

Highlights

Where is the Fiscal Space for Children? is a regional study produced under the European Union – UNICEF Public Finance Facility in South Asia and East Asia. It examines trends in social sectors’ spending – health, education and social assistance – in selected countries in three subregions, namely South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific Islands, for the period 2017-2021. It identifies gaps against international and regional benchmarks and establishes strategic policy recommendations to address those gaps and bring sustainability in social sectors’ investment.