Social-protection innovations neither serve everyone in developing countries and emerging markets, nor do they cover all risks.

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Social protection is enshrined in South Africa's constitution, but poverty pervails nonetheless

Many southern African nations experiment with social protection mechanisms, but a lot more needs to be done

Population growth in Thailand is close to zero – and the average age across the nation is rising

Developing countries need universal health coverage, and they need support to achieve that goal

Swiss-backed NGO supports AIDS orphans in southern and eastern Africa

Consequences of disability in India