The Social Safety Nets and Poverty Alleviation in Pakistan

An Evaluation of Livelihood Enhancement and Protection Programme

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ID22246736
AutoresAsif Javed (0000-0002-3681-0465, Sustainable Development Policy Institute), Asif Javed Asif Javed, Vaqar Ahmed (0000-0002-3590-3504, Sustainable Development Policy Institute), Vaqar Ahmed Vaqar Ahmed, Bakhrul Khair Amal (0000-0002-1261-3029, State University of Medan), Bakhrul Khair Amal Bakhrul Khair Amal
Ano2021
Volume3
Fascículo1
Páginas21-36
Data de publicação2021-01-27
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoBritain International of Humanities and Social Sciences (BIoHS) Journal (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2685-3868 • E-ISSN: 2685-3868
EditoraBudapest International Research and Critics Institute (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.33258/biohs.v3i1.357
OpenAlexW3128042555
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas4
Referências citadas6

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 intends to end poverty of all forms and the government of Pakistan is also targeting poverty alleviation through social safety nets. ‘Ehsaas’ is the major social safety nets proramme which include various initiatives that are benefiting millions of households. The study examines the state of poverty in Pakistan and also highlights the spending under each social safety net. Furthermore, the study also evaluates the Livelihood Enhancement and Protection (LEP) programme which is a major initiative for poverty alleviation under Ehsaas programme. Survey in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa and Balochistan provinces were conducted of those beneficiaries who are getting asset and skills training. It was found that asset provision and skills trainings are helpful in increasing the earnings and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to poor households

Agriculture · Business · Earnings · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Livelihood · Political science · Poverty · Safety net · Social protection · Sustainable development · Income, Poverty, and Inequality · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Finance