In April 2013 Charles Knox-Vydmanov presented at the World Bank's Morning Symposium on Social Pensions vs Social Assistance. On 6 June 2013 he repeated this presentation at HelpAge International. Watch the video below to see his exploration of whether...

Should older people be targeted? Social pensions for the elderly or social assistance for households

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Charles Knox-Vydmanov

In April 2013 Charles Knox-Vydmanov presented at the World Bank’s Morning Symposium on Social Pensions vs Social Assistance. On 6 June 2013 he repeated this presentation at HelpAge International. Watch the video below to see his exploration of whether catch-all safety nets are an appropriate response to income insecurity in older age, or download his presentation here.

Should older people be targeted?