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2020
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Social safety nets are a key tool for improving food and nutrition security, eradicating poverty and building resilience among the most vulnerable. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, cash transfers and fee waivers for basic services have helped protect livelihoods, particularly in urban areas. Despite the strong investment case, current spending and coverage levels are inadequate to address the high poverty rates and vulnerability to shocks in the region. Read on