Economics & Development

A joint research project by UNICEF, the Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Program (SASPP)/the World Bank Group, and the World Food Programme (WFP) is exploring the impacts of social protection on social cohesion in the Sahel, aiming to maximize the impact of policies and programs. This poster presentation summarizes the findings of qualitative research in Chad and Mauritania, highlighting the importance of design and delivery features, participants’ perceptions, and the State’s role in shaping social cohesion outcomes. The poster presentation was prepared by Policy Research Solutions (PRESTO) for the Joint UNICEF-WBG-WFP Research Project: Exploring the impacts of social protection on social cohesion in the Sahel.