Harnessing the role of rural organizations in social protection – An inventory of practices

Igor Vinci; May Hani

Harnessing the role of rural organizations in social protection – An inventory of practices

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 156 p.

Author Igor Vinci; May Hani

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-109971-1

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) This study presents an inventory of practices highlighting the role rural organizations play in: (i) delivering member-based social assistance and insurance, and other complementary services; and (ii) collaborating with national and international counterparts in the delivery of national and international social protection programmes. The inventory builds on an initial review made by FAO in 2014. As a follow-up, in 2015 FAO issued a call for proposals from development agencies and international organizations in order to collect relevant experiences. The results were shared through a webinar held at the end of 2015. The process culminated with this report and a series of case studies (case studies are annexed at the end of this report). This inventory should contribute to enhancing the understanding of development practitioners regarding the strengths, limitations and opportunities associated with a stronger and more systematic role of rural organizations in SP.

Language English

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