Survey paper: Protecting our future today: Social protection in Asia and the Pacific

The theme of this paper is the importance of future-proofing social protection systems in Asia and the Pacific to reduce poverty and inequality in the light of emerging megatrends, including climate change, demographic shifts and advancements in digital technologies. In this paper, a set of tangible and cross-cutting policies is presented that countries in the region could consider to strengthen social protection systems with the objective to be better prepared to tackle future challenges, while also contributing to a more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable future for all.