Social protection among the Afar pastoralist communities in Ethiopia: Beyond survival towards transformation

Introduction
The social protection in the Afar region of Ethiopia study assesses the impacts of social protection interventions on ensuring social security, enhancing livelihoods and reducing economic problems in the Afar Region of Ethiopia. In particular, the study assesses policies and practices already in place, such as the Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP), and to create alternative policy options that ensure inclusive development to speed up the process of livelihood improvement among the Afar pastoral communities.
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