“This report provides a concise picture of CSP”s unique approach,
key areas of work and accomplishments thus far. It aims to inform
current and potential partners and stakeholders about who we are
and how we work.
Why social protection?
Evidence shows that social protection is crucial for
inclusive development. Low-income countries that
have pursued economic growth without building
mechanisms for social protection have failed to
create opportunities for poor and vulnerable people.
Social protection helps people survive and build
resilience to shocks, such as droughts or illness. It
can allow people to avoid damaging strategies,
such as selling their productive assets. It enables
people to take productive risks and invest in their
livelihoods. For these reasons, extending social
protection to all is an urgent priority. However,
social protection has been constrained by poverty,
weak institutions and the absence of ”social
contracts” between governments and citizens.”