Social safety net assessments from Central America: cross-country review of principal findings

Jose Silverio Marques

No 27871, Social Protection Discussion Papers and Notes from The World Bank

Abstract: This paper reviews the first generation of Social Safety Net Assessments (SSNAs) conducted in Central America, including those of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The World Bank supports SSNAs to help identify strengths and weaknesses in social protection policies and recommend improvements in the programs for the consideration of governments and other stakeholders. The paper provides an overview of social protection systems in the region, summarizes findings and policy recommendations, and outlines the implications for future analyses.

Keywords: Poverty Assessment; Social Risk Management; Health Economics&Finance; Safety Nets and Transfers; Rural Poverty Reduction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003-08-01
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