Informal social protection and social development in Pacific Island countries: role of NGOs and civil society / Manoranjan Mohanty.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Mahānti, Manorañjana, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic and Social Development.

Local Subjects:

Economic and Social Development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (32 pages)

Contained In:

Asia-Pacific Development Journal Vol. 18, no. 2, p. 25-56 18:2<25 2411-9873

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : United Nations, 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Social security and social protection concepts are gaining importance, especially in the Pacific Island countries (PICs). The state-led welfare and social protection system is limited in PICs, where there has been a heavy reliance on traditional, informal and non-state social protection systems which are provided through extended family, kinship, and community. The aim of the paper is to examine the nature of traditional, informal and semi-formal social security and protection mechanisms within PICs, to explore the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in providing social security and safety nets and to aid in enhancing social development in PICs.

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