Descripción de la sección

  • Effective social protection systems are vital to helping those living in poverty to cope with crises and shocks, find employment, and live healthier and fulfilling lives. Through this introduction short online course, you’ll learn the basics of social protection – what it is and how it works. You’ll explore key concepts and definitions, regional differences and core issues in building social protection systems.

    This course will provide you with a foundational understanding of social protection and an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and reflect on your own practice.

    Topics covered in this course are:

    • Definitions and history of social protection. 
    • Social protection and SDGs
    • Social protection framework
    • Social protection instruments