ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDD/2013/1
Country: Arab region
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: Governance & enabling environment, Inclusive development, Future of employment, Population dynamics & migration
Initiatives: Reforming social protection systems
SDGs: Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords: Arab countries, Employment, Private sector, Public sector, Public welfare, Social policy, Social security, Social welfare, Statistical data, Unemployment, Religious institutions, Social services, Islamic ethics
Integrated Social Policy Report V
January 2013
Governments and societies are aware of their need to find more sustainable ways to solve structural socioeconomic as well as political problems. Changes in the policy sphere may open the way for a different approach to social development that will be more inclusive of people of all ages, regions and income groups and grant more equitable access to social protection and social services.
The present report explores the prevailing welfare mix in Arab countries, the contribution of different private sector enterprises and civil society actors to social protection and social services, and the advantages and difficulties emerging from this situation. It does not aim to provide a comprehensive inventory but rather looks at issues such as education or health-care services on the basis of examples from selected countries.
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Governance & enabling environment
, Inclusive development
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, Population dynamics & migration
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Governments and societies are aware of their need to find more sustainable ways to solve structural socioeconomic as well as political problems. Changes in the policy sphere may open the way for a different approach to social development that will be more inclusive of people of all ages, regions and income groups and grant more equitable access to social protection and social services.
The present report explores the prevailing welfare mix in Arab countries, the contribution of different private sector enterprises and civil society actors to social protection and social services, and the advantages and difficulties emerging from this situation. It does not aim to provide a comprehensive inventory but rather looks at issues such as education or health-care services on the basis of examples from selected countries.
