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		Social Policies in ARGENTINA This report was disseminated in 2008, and has made significant contributions to the dialogue on social policy in Argentina. Report in Spanish Report in English

		Youth at Risk in Latin America and the Caribbean This book has two objectives: to identify the at-risk youth in LAC, and to provide evidence-based guidance to policy makers in LAC countries that will help them to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their youth investments.

		Social Protection in Peru (Spanish) The report's main purpose is to assess the scope of the work and the performance of the Social Protection Safety Net in Peru and recommend a strategy for future development.

		Income Transfer Policies in URUGUAY This report was disseminated in November and December 2007 and it contributed to the policy dialogue in Uruguay. Report in English Report in Spanish

		Visions of Social Policy in Argentina: Addressing Needs, Creating Opportunities, or Guaranteeing Rights? This report synthesizes the findings of consultations with over 300 policy makers and opinion leaders in ten provinces in Argentina regarding their perspectives, values, and options for the future of income support policies in the country.

		Nutritional Failure in Ecuador: Causes, Consequences and Solutions This study supports the development of a more coherent and effective nutrition strategy in Ecuador through an analysis of the main nutrition issues.

		Control and Accountability Mechanisms in Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean This paper, based on seven case studies, is an in-depth review of tools and good practices for oversight and control of fraud and error CCT programs.

		Pension Systems in Latin America: Concepts and Measurements of Coverage This paper presents a new stage in the efforts by the authors to produce a reliable estimation of coverage indicators in the Region.

		Strategy: Social Protection Regional Strategy and Thematic Priorities

		Conditional Cash Transfers - Selected Reports and Papers

		Shocks and Social Protection: Lessons from the Central American Coffee Crisis This report looks to provide a deeper, more policy relevant understanding of the welfare impacts of the coffee crisis

		Citizens, Politicians and Providers: The Latin American Experience with Service Delivery Reforme Basic Services Need to Be Improved in Latin America to Fight Inequality

		Keeping the Promise of Old Age Income Security in Latin America Pension Reform in Latin America is Incomplete - Greater Access is Needed to Prevent Poverty in Old Age

		SPectrum magazine- (1.6 MB PDF) Volatility, Risk, and Innovation: Social Protection in Latin America and the Caribbean

		Costa Rica: Social Spending and the Poor Costa Rica has made substantial progress in reducing poverty and improving social sector indicators over the past decade, according to this World Bank report.

		Social Impact of the Argentine Crisis A series of studies to better understand the effects of Argentina's crisis on the country's social programs.

		GUAPA - Guatemala Poverty Assessment This report is part of a collaborative multi-year program of analytical work and technical assistance (the Guatemala Poverty Assessment Program, or "GUAPA" program).