A targeting policy for tackling inequality in the developing world: Lessons learned from the system of cross-subsidies to fund utilities in Colombia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2021.103306
Abstract: Abstract This paper contributes to the discussion on policies for providing utilities and on their contribution to reducing inequality. The uniqueness of the Colombian scheme to target subsidy beneficiaries and contributors provides valuable lessons for… read more here.
Keywords: inequality; system; targeting policy; tackling inequality ... See more keywords
Regional social assistance systems: Why and how targeting policy is introduced
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DOI: 10.1134/s2079970517040050
Abstract: The article presents an analysis of certain amendments to regional systems of social assistance for the population since 2013. It has been found that regions more frequently introduce income and nonincome limitations on benefits provided… read more here.
Keywords: assistance; targeting policy; elderly citizens; social assistance ... See more keywords