Social development and protection

New Thinking for Fragile States

Despite extensive aid, countries with fragile and conflict-affected situations are generally failing to significantly improve the lives of their people. New thinking is needed.

Making Resettlement Work through Partnerships

The Southville 7 community in the Philippines shows how different sectors of society worked successfully together to turn a basic housing project into a livable community for 5,000 resettled families.

Expanding Cash Grant Systems

In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.

How to Prepare for El Niño

Indonesia could reduce the impact of a prolonged El Niño by easing food import restrictions and strengthening social protection and food security.