The research "Towards shock-responsive social protection" examines how the social protection programs have been used to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Bart de Steenhuijsen Piters
, Emma Termeer
, Deborah Bakker
, Hubert Fonteijn
, Herman Brouwer
, Wageningen University and Research
To support food security and equitable livelihoods in the face of shocks and stressors, policymakers need a common understanding of food systems resilience.
Social Protection Approaches to COVID-19: Expert Advice Helpline; DAI Global, GSMA, Centre for Disaster Protection and High-Quality Technical Assistance for Results
Social protection strategies need to evolve in order to effectively manage risks in response to future shocks.
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