The Social Protection in Asia (SPA) program represents a comprehensive policy-research and network-building initiative aimed at enhancing social protection frameworks across the Asian continent. This abstract synthesizes key research findings and policy lessons derived from the SPA program.
This review explores the landscape of social protection initiatives in East and Southeast Asia, providing an in-depth analysis of policies, programs, and their implications for socioeconomic development across the region. East and Southeast Asia encompass diverse economies, including developed countries like Japan and South Korea, emerging economies like China and Vietnam, and rapidly industria…