Shocks, vulnerabilities and social protection

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2013-05

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School of Economics, University of Nairobi

Abstract

In a devolved government system, local institutions play a significant role in fighting poverty at the grassroots level. Investigating the shocks and risks faced by vulnerable groups and how social protection is used to cope with shocks, a survey of 968 households was conducted in two provinces in Kenya. Policies aimed at enhancing capacity can provide opportunities for the poor and vulnerable to improve livelihoods and welfare, in addition to equipping them with skills to better manage risks and shocks. Recipients of cash transfers were less likely to experience shocks (especially social shocks) than their non-beneficiary counterparts.

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This policy brief is based on Kabubo-Mariara J. and Kiriti-Ng’ang’a T. (2013) The Impact of Social Protection on the Welfare of Vulnerable Communities in East Africa: A Case Study from Kenya. Project report presented to IDRC, Nairobi, 2013

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SOCIAL POLICY, SOCIAL SERVICES, POVERTY ALLEVIATION, VULNERABLE GROUPS, SOCIAL WELFARE, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, KENYA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/53469

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (SIG) / Résultats de recherches (CPT)