Effects of social protection on social inclusion, social cohesion and nation building

Bibliographic Data

ID23211356
AuthorsGabriele Koehler (0000-0001-7008-2660, corresponding author)
Year2021
Publication date2021-08-10
Open AccessYes
TypeCHAPTER
VenueHandbook on Social Protection Systems (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.4337/9781839109119.00079
OpenAlexW3188079047
ISBN9781839109119
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited13

Building on the notion of the social contract of a welfare state and a rights-based approach, the article explores whether social protection programmes should and can support social cohesion and contribute to nation building. It argues that such effects would need to address social inclusion and trust. Examples of those few social protection programmes with an explicit social inclusion and/or social cohesion and nation-building intent show that design and delivery forms sensitive to discrimination, as well as adequate financing are crucial. Policy recommendations highlight that social protection transfers need to be part of a wider social policy mix around decent work and access to social services and social infrastructure, and need to address behaviour change. The right to voice and active citizenship are essential. At the operational level, this refers to avenues for redress. At the political level, it requires tackling power hierarchies in social protection programme design and delivery.

Business · Cohesion (chemistry) · Political science · Public relations · Redress · Social change · Social engagement · Social philosophy · Social policy · Social protection · Sociology · Law · Social Policy and Reform Studies

Tools

Open DOIOpen Access