Social Protection in the Maldives : Options for Reforming Pensions and Safety Nets
This report aims to assist the Government of the Maldives in designing and implementing social protection reforms, in particular for pensions and safety nets. The report gives an overview of poverty, risk and vulnerability in Maldives and analyzes the role and effectiveness of pensions and social assistance policies in helping poor households mitigate and cope with risks. Based on the analysis, the study delineates a menu of options for reforming the existing pension and social safety net system. The structure of the study follows the issues outlined above. Chapter 1 sets the stage with an overview of growth, inequality, poverty and vulnerability. Chapter 2 discusses old-age pensions and pension reform options. Chapter 3 covers safety nets (social assistance), while annexes describe the data sources and contain the analytical findings underpinning the recommendations. The executive summary details the main findings and policy options proposed in the report.
Summary: | This report aims to assist the
Government of the Maldives in designing and implementing
social protection reforms, in particular for pensions and
safety nets. The report gives an overview of poverty, risk
and vulnerability in Maldives and analyzes the role and
effectiveness of pensions and social assistance policies in
helping poor households mitigate and cope with risks. Based
on the analysis, the study delineates a menu of options for
reforming the existing pension and social safety net system.
The structure of the study follows the issues outlined
above. Chapter 1 sets the stage with an overview of growth,
inequality, poverty and vulnerability. Chapter 2 discusses
old-age pensions and pension reform options. Chapter 3
covers safety nets (social assistance), while annexes
describe the data sources and contain the analytical
findings underpinning the recommendations. The executive
summary details the main findings and policy options
proposed in the report. |
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