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Investing in social protection: Financing pathways for the Pacific and Timor-Leste

Social assistance expenditure in the Pacific and Timor-Leste has grown substantially over the last decade. Yet significant gaps remain in the coverage and adequacy of social protection systems.

This blogpost identifies potential strategies for Pacific governments to fund further investments in social protection. It draws on findings from the P4SP study, Investing in social protection in good times and bad: An assessment of social protection financing.

Leaving no one behind: Social protection and disability in the Pacific

Over the past decade, the Pacific region has emerged as a leader in providing formal social protection for persons with disabilities, despite facing unique geographical and economic challenges. Significant strides have been made in delivering disability benefits and continued progress will contribute to greater income security and wellbeing for persons with disabilities.

Easy read: Protecting women's futures: From provident funds to government-funded pensions for older people in Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste

This is the easy read version of the Protecting Women's Futures: From provident funds to government-funded pensions for older people in Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste blog.

Financing strategies for social protection in the Pacific and Timor-Leste explored in webinar

This blog summarises the discussion points and key takeaways from a webinar to discuss financing social protection in the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Speakers included representatives from the Fijian, Tongan and Australian Governments, providing country and donor perspectives.

Easy read: A case for investing in social protection today: The Cook Islands

This is the easy read version of the A case for investing in social protection today: The Cook Islands blog.