The promise of universal child benefits: The foundational policy for economic and social development

This Social Protection Spotlight brief reviews evidence on how universal child benefits contribute to child poverty reduction. It identifies a set of policy design considerations, informed by international social security standards, intended to support countries considering establishing or enhancing universal child benefits. It was co-authored by the Learning for Well-being Institute, UNICEF and ILO, and published by ILO.

The promise of universal child benefits The foundational policy for economic and social development

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