Lesotho Social Protection Programs and Systems Review
Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked country of 2.1 million people encircled by South Africa, has made gains in poverty reduction over the last decade but challenges of shared prosperity remain. The country has made significant investments in developing social protection programs as part of the...
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| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2021
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/996831624982907050/Lesotho-Social-Protection-Programs-and-Systems-Review http://hdl.handle.net/10986/35910 |
| Summary: | Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked country of 2.1
million people encircled by South Africa, has made
gains in poverty reduction over the last decade
but challenges of shared prosperity remain. The country has made significant investments in
developing social protection programs as part
of the Government’s commitment to protecting
vulnerable groups. In sum, while several social assistance programs
in Lesotho are found to be effective, whether
measured by impact or spending effectiveness,
spending on social protection is very high and
cost-effectiveness varies. |
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