scholarly journals CSR initiatives by companies for employees through social protection measures

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 09002
Author(s):  
Noor Akma Mohd Salleh ◽  
Rusnah Muhamad ◽  
Siti Hajar Mohd Roffeei
Keyword(s):  
Social Protection ◽  
Protection Measures

scholarly journals Effects of COVID-19 on the economy and mental health of young people in South Africa: opportunities for strengthening social protection programmes by integrating mental health

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-204
Author(s):  
Alejandra Álvarez-Iglesias ◽  
Emily Garman ◽  
Crick Lund
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Young People ◽  
Child Support ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Employment Education

The majority of COVID-19 cases in sub-Saharan Africa are found in South Africa, where one third of young people are not in employment, education or training. As the world continues to fight the COVID-19 virus spread, an increasing volume of studies are analysing and trying to predict the consequences of the pandemic on the economy and on physical and mental health. This article describes the economic and psychological impact of COVID-19 in South Africa’s youth specifically, the efforts made to tackle these issues, and the opportunities to integrate mental health into the country’s social protection measures, such as the Child Support Grant.

scholarly journals Food Should not be Forgotten: Impacts of Combined Cash Transfer Receipt and Food Security on Child Education and Cognition in South Africa and Malawi

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorraine Sherr ◽  
Kathryn J. Roberts ◽  
Mark Tomlinson ◽  
Sarah Skeen ◽  
Helen Mebrahtu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Cash Transfers ◽  
Cognitive Outcomes ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Child Cognitive Development ◽  
Cash Grant

AbstractSocial protection can take many forms. Both cash transfers and food security may have important contributions to child cognitive development. This study examines the potential impact of combinations of cash transfers and food security status on child cognitive development and educational outcomes. Cross-sectional data for 796 HIV-affected children in the Child Community Care study were utilised for this analysis. Children and caregivers completed interview schedules comprised of standardised items on socio-demographics, household data, cash grant receipt and food security status, school achievement, and cognition. A series of logistic and linear regression models and marginal effects analyses were undertaken to explore the impacts of differing levels of social protection (none; either cash grant receipt or food secure status or, both in combination) on child educational and cognitive outcomes. Although all children lived in poverty-stricken households, 20% (157/796) of children did not live in a household in receipt of a cash grant and did not report food security; 32.4% (258/796) reported either component of social protection and, 47.9% (381/796) received both measures of social protection in combination. Compared to no social protection, being in receipt of either component of social protection was found to be significantly associated with being in the correct class for age, higher scores of non-verbal cognition, and higher working memory scores. Receiving both social protection measures in combination was found to be significantly associated with reduced educational risk scores, improved odds of being in the correct class for age, regular school attendance, missing less than a week of school in the previous two weeks, higher scores on measures of nonverbal cognition, higher working memory scores, and learning new things more easily. Educational and cognitive outcomes for children can be bolstered by social protection measures (cash grant receipt or food security). Benefits are enhanced when social protection is received in combination. Such findings support the notion of synergistic social protection responses for children living in environments impacted by high levels of HIV burden and deprivation.

scholarly journals People with disabilities and income-related social protection measures in South Africa: Where is the gap?

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Hanass-Hancock ◽  
Tamlyn C. McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Severe Disabilities ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Protection Mechanisms ◽  
Social Grants ◽  
Out Of Pocket Costs

Background: People with disabilities are at increased risk of poverty, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. However, recent evidence suggests that this association is more nuanced than previously anticipated and that we need better data to understand the opportunity and out-of-pocket costs that diverse groups of people with disabilities may experience.Objective: This paper discusses if disability is associated with opportunity cost and loss of income both on the individual and household level in South Africa, and if these costs differ depending on disability type and severity.Methods: For this purpose, the paper analyses General Household Survey 2011 data (people between 15 and 59) using descriptive statistics disaggregated via disability type and severity. The paper also assesses if social grants counteract these costs and reduce economic vulnerability.Results: The analysis of the data reveals that people with disabilities are affected by issues relating to multidimensional poverty such as lower educational attainment and fewer employment opportunities. In addition, households of people with disabilities (with the exception of milder visual problems) earn significantly less than households without people with disabilities, and this particularly applies to households with people with severe disabilities. This vulnerability also varies by disability type. The country’s social protection mechanisms, in terms of social grants, counteract economic vulnerability to some extent but do not consider the nuanced economic impact of diverse conditions nor the increased out-of-pocket costs related to disability.Conclusions: This calls for more equitable social protection mechanisms that include accessible services, livelihood programmes and disability benefits.

EGREE OF LOSS OF PROFESSIONAL ABILITY TO WORK FOR MEDICAL WORKERS BASED ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
M.A. Sevastyanov ◽  
◽  
I.A. Bozhkov ◽  
S.A. Bondarev ◽  
O.N. Vladimirova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
State Level ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Difficult Situation ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Rehabilitation Measures

The new coronavirus infection COVID-19 has posed a number of serious challenges not only for the Russian state, but also for the medical community. At the same time, doctors who are at the forefront of the fight against the pandemic can be safely attributed to the most affected professional group in all respects. The medical community had to not only promptly respond to new challenges, but also resolve issues related to the protection, health restoration and social protection of its own members. Specialists working in the social sphere also found themselves in an equally difficult situation. Measures taken at the state level to organize insurance, social protection and support for medical and social workers allowed us to maintain the human potential of the medical and social sphere. One of the most important links in the process of providing victims as a result of contact with coronavirus infection in the line of duty is a medical and social examination, on the decisions of which not only the possibility of receiving the types of state social assistance due, but also the volume and quality of the rehabilitation measures carried out depends largely. In the article, the authors consider the methodological foundations of medical and social expertise in coronavirus infection and the principles of determining the degree of disability and the appointment of rehabilitation measures, an overview of the main state social protection measures in relation to medical and social workers is given.

scholarly journals SYSTEM OF PRINCIPLES OF LEGAL REGULATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4(106)) ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
В. О. Журавель
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Judicial System ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Application Of Law ◽  
Social Risks ◽  
Maximum Range ◽  
And Control

The relevance of the article is that the principles of legal regulation of social protection of employees of the judiciary will indicate the basic values that should unite the rules of law in this area. Establishing a system of principles will improve their interpretation and subsequent implementation, both by the judiciary itself and by officials of authorized public authorities. In addition, the disclosure of the content of the principles of legal regulation of social protection of employees of the judiciary will address a number of gaps in the legislation caused by inaccurate wording or lack of coordination between the rules of law of various legislative acts. It is emphasized that the principle of publicity and control of the legal regulation of social protection of employees of the judicial system is to ensure the legitimacy of receiving social protection and verification of the grounds for its receipt by employees of the judicial system. This principle guarantees the effectiveness and correctness of the application of all the above principles, as it prevents discrimination and abuse of rights, misuse of budget funds. It was found that the essence of the principle of differentiation for the legal regulation of social protection of judicial staff is the adaptation of law to the specifics of a particular position to ensure coverage of the maximum range of social risks and the establishment of appropriate social protection measures. The principle of differentiation should not create social inequality or artificial value for individual members of the judiciary. Thus, based on the study, it is possible to conclude that the principles of legal regulation of social protection of judicial staff are a single system that indicates the correct interpretation and application of law, as well as determines what legal ideas and values should be maintained or improved under time to reform the legislation. It is important that the principles of legal regulation of social protection of employees of the judiciary are enshrined not only within one article of the law, but are reproduced in every rule of law.

The role of Zakat in the provision of social protection

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 236-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Bilo ◽  
Anna Carolina Machado
Keyword(s):  
Public Finance ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
International Organisations ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Political Conditions ◽  
Desk Review

PurposeThis paper discusses the role of Zakat Funds in the provision of social protection in the Middle East and North Africa region, based on the examples of Jordan and Sudan. The purpose of this paper is to assess different modalities of Zakat in two countries where it is regulated in some form by the state.Design/methodology/approachFindings are based on a desk review of academic, peer-reviewed literature as well as reports published by international organisations and information provided online by governments and national Zakat Funds. The choice of these countries was further motivated by the availability of literature in English and Arabic.FindingsThe extent to which Zakat can be used to finance social protection measures varies not only in the way it is collected and administered, but also with the country’s geographic and political conditions. In Sudan, Zakat is mandatory and reaches proportionally more households than in Jordan. While the Quran establishes the eight categories for those who should receive Zakat, the selection in both countries is at the discretion of the Funds’ administrators.Originality/valueThe topic of Zakat is one that has received increased attention by researchers interested in Muslim values, social policy and public finance. However, little research has been produced on the intersections of these three topics.

Disrupted labour markets

2019 ◽  
pp. 93-113
Author(s):  
Ronald Labonté ◽  
Arne Ruckert
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Labour Markets ◽  
Policy Discourse ◽  
International Policy ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Precarious Work

The search for employment is one of the major drivers behind migration. Globalization processes have had profound impacts on the world’s labour markets, creating opportunities for some (through out-sourcing) while dislocating work for others. This global redistribution of labour is not motivated by concerns for the livelihoods of workers so much as by the pursuit of profits by transnationally liberated capital. Net effects include increases in precarious work, declines in labour’s share of global economic product, and a continuous ‘flexibilization’ of labour markets excused by competitive pressures. Such changes bring new health risks associated with insecurity for many and downwards pressure on wages for some. International policy discourse lauds efforts to improve social protection measures for affected workers, while the growing gap between productivity and wages is giving rise to a call for universal basic incomes to compensate for globalization’s victory of capital over labour.

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