Using Social Protection to Reduce Vulnerability and Promote Economic Growth in Kenya

By John Omiti
February 2008

While reducing risk and vulnerability, social protection (SP) measures can also promote productive activity and economic growth. This paper discusses how SP policies can be used to address key aspects of risk and vulnerability, and to promote economic growth in agriculture.

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