Shock-Responsive Social Protection Systems: Literature Review

Reviews the theory and practice of shock-responsive social protection initiatives and their effectiveness

Abstract

This document reviews recent literature on the theory and practice of shock-responsive social protection initiatives and their effectiveness, to accompany the inception report of the study. It is the second edition, having been updated at the end of the project’s implementation phase in 2017, to take into account publications and experiences of other research organisations and donor agencies since the first edition was released in March 2016.

The review is an output from the Shock Responsive Social Protection Systems Research Project. The review is available in English and French.

Citation

Oxford Policy Management (2017), ‘Shock-Responsive Social Protection Systems Research: Literature review (2nd edition)’, Oxford Policy Management, Oxford, UK

Shock-Responsive Social Protection Systems: Literature Review English Version

Shock-Responsive Social Protection Systems: Literature Review French Version

Published 1 March 2017