Social protection and poverty in Azerbaijan, a low-income country in transition: Implications of a household survey

摘要: Using a nationally representative survey, this study examines the performance of social protection in Azerbaijan from perspective poverty reduction. Empirical evidence presented suggests that programmes have an important impact on alleviation. However, is still widespread. The findings demonstrate current system has several limitations. First, significant proportion poor population not covered by system. Second, typically receive smaller share total benefits than non-poor. Finally, most transfers are too small to lift households out poverty. requires further strengthening. In particular, government should develop and implement new assistance specifically directed towards