social policy
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Fiscal redistribution in Belarus: what works and what doesn’t?
Belarus proudly calls itself a social state. Indeed, Belarus boasts one of the lowest poverty and inequality levels in the region. Fiscal policy in Belarus is equalising and pro-poor, effectively redistributing income from rich to poor.
BEROC. Belarusian economic research and outreach center -
Analysis of the Social Service Sector in the Republic of Belarus
Effective social service is the prerequisite for the development of society in any country.
Office for European expertise and communication -
The estimation of equivalence scales for Belarusian households and its impact on the definition of socially vulnerable groups in the population
This article includes an evaluation of equivalence scales for households in Belarus. The equivalence scales are calculated from data collected from the 2010 household survey. Calculation of equivalence scales is made through the Engel curve regression coefficient estimate.
BEROC. Belarusian economic research and outreach center -
Unemployment insurance systems as a tool of social protection
In the context of growing dynamics of the labor market in Belarusthe problem of unemployment becomes more serious.
BEROC. Belarusian economic research and outreach center -
Trends and current challenges in Belarus' labor market
The main feature of the labor market of Belarus is the excessive administrative regulation and the dominance of the public sector. The economic policy of the labor market aimed at preserving low wage differentiation, and largest possible, sometimes excessive, employment.
BEROC. Belarusian economic research and outreach center -
The social contract: retired
According to a study of "social contracts" in 2009, a group of seniors has been identified as the most loyal to the authorities and meet their own financial situation. BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
Specification of the Notion ‘Social Contract’ As Applied to Belarus
The work considers theoretical aspects of the study of social contracts, defines frames and formulates working hypotheses for the subsequent analysis that will be based on both qualititative (focus groups) and quantitative (nationwide poll, content analysis, statistical analyses) methods.
BISS. Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies -
The problems of social security and social protection: expert opinion
For Belarus priority of economic performance is a priority. For that, set of requirements must be met. Issues of humanitarian and legal assistance are not a priority and act as a supplement to the "mandatory" social package program.
Centre for European Transformation -
Quality of life in nursing homes: between the desired and actual
Purpose of the study - to describe a complete picture of the existence of boarding schools in the system of social support for disabled people in the Republic of Belarus, their institutional and legal status, the legal regime for the customers of those institutions.
Centre for European Transformation -
Attitudes towards people with disabilities in Belarus
The research results suggest that in the public consciousness of Belarusians dominated archaic charity view on disability; Dominates the mass having stable negative stereotypes, both in relation to people with disabilities, as well as within the various social groups.
Centre for European Transformation -
Socio-economic aspects of orphanage in Belarus
The report contains comprehensive and structural evaluation of national policy towards orphans in Belarus. It describes the scope of the problem, main aspects of national policy addressing the issue of orphanage, and analysis of the costs and benefits of the state policy.
CASE Belarus -
Orphanage in Belarus: description of the problem and the ways to reduce its negative impact
This policy paper briefly describes the phenomenon of social orphanhood in Belarus. It presents main state policy measures designed to prevent the orphanage and deal with its consequences.
CASE Belarus -
The experience of Austria, Bulgaria, and Poland in terms of orphanage management
The report contains the information about orphanage problem in three European countries. It describes the causes of orphanage, state policy aimed to mitigate the problem as well as main institutions involved in guardianship of orphans.
CASE Belarus -
Potential of the Orphanhood Prevention Measures: International Experience, Impact Assessment and Recommendations for Belarus
Policy paper is focused on the economic effects which brings the orphanhood prevention programme realized by SOS Children’s Village. Econometric analysis has shown a strong correlation between SOS Children’s Village activity and the decrease in number of orphans in 2 districts of Minsk region.
CASE Belarus -
Contemporary Orphanage Prevention Practices
This book is a comprehensive guide of world’s best practices in the field of family support and orphanage prevention. It was specially designed to be used in Belarusian social care institutions.
CASE Belarus -
Evaluating the effectiveness of social policy: the search for ways in modern public administration