The right to social protection for persons with disabilities in the Middle East and North Africa
An analytical overview of the existing legal and regulatory frameworks promoting persons with disabilities’ rights to social protection across 12 MENA countries. By Maria del Mar Logrono Narbona and Jennifer Messieh
Shifting the paradigm: in-depth study of the social security systems in Lebanon
This paper provides an in-depth assessment of the current social security system in Lebanon from a lifecycle perspective. It marks the gaps in coverage and adequacy of the existing benefits and explores specific triggers of vulnerability among the Lebanese population. By Nora Aboushady and Sebastian Silva Leander.
Beyond ‘ink on paper’The right to social protection of persons with disabilities in Jordan
This study delves into the rights of persons with disabilities in Jordan and the legal frameworks in place, exploring the predominant social model approach to disability. By Maria del Mar Logrono Narbona and Jennifer Messieh.
Shifting the paradigm: building an inclusive, lifecycle social security system in Tunisia
This paper presents social security options which would represent a leap forward toward universal social security in Tunisia, which could help reduce poverty, reduce dependence on IFIs and strengthen its social contract.
Inclusive social security and the social contract
Despite a growing body of evidence that inclusive social security is central to building the social contracts required to underpin stable and prosperous nations, social security systems in MENA countries remain generally weak. By Daisy Sibun.
Gender equality infographic
Inclusive social security: an entry point for gender equality in the Middle East and North Africa region draws from knowledge and data from the working paper ‘Social security for inclusive growth’ and presents it in visual form. By Idil Mohamud, Anh Tran.
Overview of Jordan’s social security system
Jordan’s social security system consists of both contributory schemes for those working in the formal sector, and tax-financed schemes. However, social security benefits reach only 27.8 per cent of the population. By Chad Anderson.
Can Ration Cards Save Lebanon’s Poor?
An overview of the Ration Cards Program targeting poor and vulnerable households to provide them with financial assistance. Centre for Social Sciences Research & Action
Smoke and mirrors: the role of World Bank and IMF in shaping social security policy in the MENA region
This working paper highlights how the international financial institutions (IFIs) shape social security policy in the MENA region. By Sarina D. Kidd.
IFIs breaking down social contracts
This infographic shows the impact of World Bank and the International Monetary Fund conditional loans on societies in the MENA region. Centre for Social Sciences Research & Action.
