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Social Development Working Papers present ongoing research and analysis by ESCAP staff, consultants and other affiliated researchers. They are issued to invite comments and to stimulate the debate on socio-economic issues and the policy options. The key broad themes covered include: poverty and inequality; gender equality and women empowerment; youth empowerment; international migration; social protection and financing social development; disability-inclusive development; ageing societies and social inclusion.

21 December 2023
Leveraging digital innovation for inclusive and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific
Working paper
01 October 2023
Leaving no one behind : access to social protection in Asia and the Pacific
Working paper
01 October 2023
Leaving no one behind : ICT skills in Asia and the Pacific
Working paper
22 August 2023
Inequality of opportunity in Asia and the Pacific : assessing birth registration in Fiji
Working paper
16 June 2023
The future of work in the context of population ageing in Asia and the Pacific
Working paper
10 October 2022
Social protection and the informal economy : what do we know?
Working paper
22 June 2022
Active labour market policies in Asia and the Pacific : a review of the literature
Working paper
28 June 2022
The impact of ageing on accessibility, affordability and availability of healthcare services in Asia and the Pacific
Working paper
01 December 2021
Key elements for developing ageing policies in Asia and the Pacific
Working paper
28 September 2021
Leaving no one behind : a methodology to identify those furthest behind in Asia and the Pacific
Working paper