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Social protection
KfW Development Bank supports the development and expansion of sustainably fundable social protection systems in its partner countries on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and various clients. We work together with our partners to develop country-specific solutions and innovative concepts.
Portfolio Analysis Social Protection 2016 (PDF, 245 KB, non-accessible)
In rich countries it is quite common to insure oneself against substantial risks like illness, unemployment, natural disaster or crop failure due to drought. In developing countries insurance solutions are also on the rise. However, for the most poor and vulnerable it is hard to gain access to insurances. Their ability to pay for insurances is limited and they often live in areas, which are hard to access for insurance companies.
The lasted issue of our Development I Brief series describes innovative approaches for overcoming the mentioned difficulties. Thereby poor households may be able to insure themselves against typical risks and enhance resilience.
Innovations in insurance: protecting poor households in developing countries
This paper discusses the policy options available to developing countries commited to offering universal pension coverage and maximising the incomes of older people. It presents a basic model of a pension system comprising up to three tiers that can be adapted to the circumstances of all countries.
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Digitalisation has revolutionised the everyday lives of many people: information can be called up in seconds and messages sent internationally at high speed. Even in developing countries, there appears to be significant potential for using these technologies. However, what is access to information and communication technology lin in these countries?
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Digital divide - how widespread is inequality in the digital world?
