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Social protection

2 weeksOnline

Schedule

Next intake: October2026

1500€

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Programme Overview

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the economic questions relevant to social protection in low- and middle-income countries. Throughout the twelve-lecture series, we will delve into diverse topics such as identifying program beneficiaries, the different forms programs can take, measuring long-run impacts, the role of digital technology, and spillovers and general equilibrium effects, among others.

Learning Outcomes

  1. 01

    Introduction to Social Protection

  2. 02

    Graduation Programs

  3. 03

    Cash Transfers

  4. 04

    Cash, In-Kind Transfers & Vouchers

  5. 05

    Long-Run Impact of Cash Transfers

  6. 06

    Identifying Program Beneficiaries

  7. 07

    Digital Technology & Social Protection

  8. 08

    Public Health Insurance

  9. 09

    Job Displacement Insurance

  10. 10

    Public Work Programs

  11. 11

    Spillovers & General Equilibrium Effects

  12. 12

    Social Protection, Conflict & Reparations

Who This Programme Is For

PhD students Researchers and academics Policymakers Development practitioners Government officials Social protection professionals Economists and development economists NGOs and international development organizations

Delivered By

ARD Faculty

Programme Details

Duration
2 weeks
Format
Online
Status
Open
Schedule
Next intake: October2026
Fees
1500€
Register Your Interest

Social protection

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