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Effective strategies for poverty reduction and social safety nets in Africa.

Poverty remains a critical challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, prompting the implementation of social safety net programs. This report examines the technical, political, institutional, and fiscal considerations for scaling up these programs to maximize their impact on the poor and vulnerable. It argues that successful scaling-up requires decisive shifts in political processes, institutional arrangements, and resource allocation.

This report is for governments, development practitioners, and agencies investing in social safety nets. Discover how to:

Stimulate political appetite for safety nets and harness their political impacts for sustainability.
Anchor programs in effective institutional arrangements for policy coordination and program management.
Increase resources through efficiency, new financing sources, and effective shock response.

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