This is a list of selected reports, papers and databases on social protection in developing countries. It consists of three tables: Table 1 contains a selection of reports by institutions as well as their theme pages on social protection; Table...

Social protection schemes look very different across the world. They traditionally protect people from income fall after shocks. But some programmes have higher aims: increasing the economic opportunities and promoting the potential of those who a...

Complementary currencies can increase local economic inclusion. Is this the way forward?

African economic transformation should be inclusive, but how can this be achieved? Experts discussed this at the launch of the preview of the 2013 African Transformation Report.

Both the civil war and the tsunami have had a deep impact on the mental well-being of children in Sri Lanka. Sundaram Divakalala argues that the psychosocial care of these children should be based on research, not intuition.