Social protection global policy trends 2010-2015 : from fiscal consolidation to expanding social protection : key to crisis recovery, inclusive development and social justice
MAP20140045983Social protection global policy trends 2010-2015 : from fiscal consolidation to expanding social protection : key to crisis recovery, inclusive development and social justice. — Geneva : International Labour Organization, Social Protection Department, 2014Sumario: This paper examines IMF government spending projections for 181 countries, identifying two main phases: fiscal expansion (2008-2009) and fiscal consolidation (2010 onwards); presents the main adjustment measures considered since 2010 and their adverse socio-economic impacts in both high income and developing countries; analyses divergent trends in social protection across regions, focusing on the positive expansion of social protection floors in a majority of developing countries; reviews potential areas of fiscal space for the necessary extension of social protection systems; and presents the developmental arguments to invest in social protection in pursuit of crisis recovery, inclusive development and social justice1. Fondo Monetario Internacional. 2. Protección social. 3. Política social. 4. Política fiscal. 5. Planificación económica. 6. Recuperación económica. 7. Proyecciones.
