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Child Benefits and Family-Friendly Policies
An evidence brief
About
Universal child benefits represent the foundation of a comprehensive social protection system and the most effective core instruments tackling poverty. They deliver for families, for business and for the economy. They strengthen inclusive social development and equitable economic growth benefitting both the private sector and the larger national economy. This evidence brief provides a review of global trends in the provision of child benefits and offers recommendations for governments and the private sector.
