The Kufuor (New Patriotic Party) administration of 2000-2008 implemented substantial reforms of the contributory social insurance system (including the introduction of a national health insurance scheme and a new 'three tier' pensions system), and introduced a range of social assistance schemes...

This study underscores the essence of national social protection policies, in promoting investments that further the objectives of poverty reduction, as well as social inclusion. It provides answers and directions to the following questions: What are the contrasting impacts of foreign direct...

Governance characteristics and policy relevance of informal social protection services in Ethiopia -- Governance of non-state social protection services in Ghana: communication as accountability mechanisms in mutual aid organisations in Wassa -- Social protection and citizenship rights of...