Social assistance

Germany–Pakistan Cooperation Powers a New Era of Social Protection in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

November 20, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

The piece highlights how the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with support from the German Government through GIZ, is transitioning from fragmented welfare schemes to a more coherent and inclusive social protection system. It also captures the voices of key government officials who contributed to shaping the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Social Protection Strategy 2025–2030.

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Cambodia leads the way: Bringing social protection into the core of climate action

November 20, 2025 / 8 minutes of reading

Inclusive social protection systems that can anticipate risks, adapt to change, and respond swiftly in times of crisis are among the most effective investments in climate resilience. As the first country to comprehensively integrate social protection into its national climate commitments, Cambodia is charting a path toward climate action that puts people at the forefront

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the Edge: Navigating Disaster Risks & the Need for Adaptive Social Protection

September 15, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces escalating climate risks — from glacial lake outburst floods to cloudbursts and landslides — that strike with increasing frequency and severity. This article explores how stronger disaster risk management and adaptive social protection can help the province safeguard vulnerable communities and break the cycle of loss.

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Pakistan’s transition to a dynamic social protection registry

June 26, 2023 / 13 minutes of reading

The Benazir Income Support Programme has developed a dynamic registration system that not only enables shock-responsive social protection but is also challenging traditional gender norms.

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