Shock Responsive Social Protection

This resource outlines the role of shock-responsive social protection systems in enhancing resilience to large-scale shocks, such as climate change, disasters, and pandemics. It is intended for humanitarian practitioners, policymakers, and development agencies, offering insights on integrating social protection mechanisms with humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA). By highlighting adaptive strategies like program design tweaks and coordinated response efforts, it provides practical guidance on preparing for and mitigating the impacts of shocks on vulnerable populations, emphasizing the importance of robust social protection systems, particularly in fragile contexts.