Policy Options for Vulnerable Groups: Income Growth and Social Protection

This article provides an overview of the interaction between growth, poverty, vulnerability and social protection, building on existing literature and recent data and statistics. Specifically, this study: (1) identifies vulnerable groups and causes of vulnerability, (2) reviews the existing social protection policy and activities being undertaken by government and its partners, (3) discusses the eff ectiveness of the existing social protection programme, and (4) sets out policy options for vulnerable groups in terms of income growth and social protection.