A case for the inclusion of informal social protection in social policy theory and practice: lessons from Nigeria and Pakistan

Mumtaz, Zahid ORCID: 0000-0002-0037-9845, Enworo, Oko and Mokomane, Zitha (2024) A case for the inclusion of informal social protection in social policy theory and practice: lessons from Nigeria and Pakistan. Journal of Asian and African Studies. ISSN 0021-9096

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Abstract

This paper argues for the integration of informal social protection into social policy theory and practice through a comparative analysis of informal mechanisms in Pakistan and Nigeria. In developing countries, especially in Asia and Africa, where formal social protection coverage is limited, informal social protection plays a crucial role in addressing gaps in the welfare system. The findings not only contribute to a comprehensive understanding of welfare systems but also support for the cohesive integration of formal and informal social protection, providing evidence for policy improvements in developing and less developed countries.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	https://journals.sagepub.com/home/JAS
Additional Information:	© 2024 The Authors
Divisions:	Social Policy
Subjects:	H Social Sciences
Date Deposited:	22 Mar 2024 11:00
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2025 23:18
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/122474

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