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Social Safety Nets Help Reduce Poverty and Income Inequality

Evidence shows that #safetynets are making a substantial impact in the global fight against #poverty. Among the very poor who received safety net benefits, 36% escaped extreme poverty. Yet, in low-income countries, only 1 in 5 of the poorest are covered. Find out how countries are doing in our new report:

Social Safety Nets Help Reduce Poverty and Income Inequality

Safety nets build resilience and protect vulnerable households from impacts of economic shocks, natural disasters, and other crises.