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Social protection in Asia: research findings and policy lessons

2010 | A policy-research and network building programme

This publication’s main focus is on informalities. It is concerned with the extension of social protection to those sections of the population who are excluded from formal social security system..

Social protection floor initiative

2010 | International Labour Office (ILO), World Health Organization (WHO)

The ‘Social protection floor initiative’ promotes access to essential services and social transfers for the poor and vulnerable, thus presenting a comprehensive approach to social protecti..

Social health protection: an ILO strategy towards universal access to health care

2008 | International Labour Office (ILO)

This paper aims to set forth some basic notions about the ILO strategy on rationalising the use of pluralistic financing mechanisms. Based on the most recent information on social health protect..

People’s social protection agenda: towards social protection for all

2010 | Center for Labor Justice (CLJ)

Social security is central to guaranteeing the dignity of every person which assures an individual’s protection from risk associated with various physical sickness and disability. It also cove..

Sri Lanka: Strengthening social protection

This report reviews Sri Lanka’s social protection programs and proposes strategic options for enhancing their role in promoting growth and equity. The report first identifies the poor and ..

The Beggar in Sri Lanka

1976 | Nandasena Ratnapala

This publication deals with certain aspects of the group of practicing beggars. The well-known approach to sociological studies which is the functional method adopted by Professor Malinowsky, was used..

Assessment of the Farmers’ and Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme in Sri Lanka

2003 | Vindya Eriyagama and Ravi P. Rannan-Eliya

This publication provides detailed assessment of the Farmers’ and Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme in Sri Lanka. Farmers and fishermen comprise 25-30 per cent and 1 p..

Assessment of the Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme for the Self-Employed Persons in Sri Lanka

2003 | Vindya Eriyagama and Ravi P. Rannan-Eliya

A substantial proportion of the Sri Lankan labour force is made up of self-employed persons and workers engaged in the informal sector. According to the Labour Force Survey data, 27 per cent of the la..

Focusing on the Commitment for Social Development in Sri Lanka

1998 | Ministry of Social Services

This booklet is based on a seminar on follow-up actions on the recommendations of the World Summit for Social Development, which was held on the 11th of December, 1998. The aim of this seminar was bot..

Activities of the Ministry of Social Welfare

2002 | Ministry of Social Welfare

This publication includes information about the activities and projects that the Ministry of Social Welfare has been involved in during the year 2002. It includes the budget for 2002, the functions of..

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