It is often argued that social protection is not affordable or that government expenditure cuts are inevitable during adjustment periods. But there are alternatives, even in the poorest countries. This working paper offers eight options that should be explored to expand fiscal space and generate...

The gross asymmetries in the distribution of wealth justify North-South transfers, through increased and improved ODA. However, net global financial flows show a different picture: the reality is that Southern countries transfer resources to the North. This article reviews the issues and calls...