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Economic Growth
How important is social protection in the 21st century?
Social protection is now largely regarded as a pre-condition for sustainable growth, social inclusion and as a mechanism to promote equity.
Xiaoqing Yu is a lead social protection specialist at the World Bank's East Asia and Pacific region.