Tables, Figures, and Boxes iv

Foreword v

Acknowledgments vi

Abbreviations vii

1. Introduction 1

2. What is an Inclusive and Resilient Social Protection System? 8

  Social Protection System Components 8

  Guiding Principles and Goals for Inclusive and Resilient Social Protection Systems 9

3. Designing and Implementing Inclusive and Resilient Social Protection Systems 16

  Policy Level 17

  Program Design Level 21

  Implementation and Delivery Level 29

4. Recommendations for Building Inclusive and Resilient Social Protection in the Region 36

  Policy Level 36

  Program Design Level 37

  Implementation and Delivery Level 39

References 42