Social Protection

Social protection is one of the most important commitments undertaken by governments. ERIA works to assist ASEAN and East Asia countries on social protection through research on related topics such as social security system, food security, fiscal sustainability, risk management, insurance, and many more.
Social Protection in East Asia - Current State and Challenges
01 March 2010
List of Project Members PROFESSOR FUKUNARI KIMURA (PROJECT SUPERVISOR): Chief Economist, Economic Research Institutefor ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia. Professor, Faculty of Economics, Keio … Read More
Impact of Conditional Cash Transfers on Growth, Income Distribution and Poverty in Selected ASEAN Countries
01 March 2011
In fiscal year 2009, ERIA completed a research project entitled: "Social Protection in East Asia - Current State and Challenges". Thirteen country experts … Read More
Links with East Asia for a recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake: Geographical Simulation Analysis
01 August 2011
Abstract Japan is now struggling for a recovery from the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011. Although trunk logistic infrastructure has quickly been … Read More
Economic and Welfare Impacts of Disasters in East Asia and Policy Responses
01 December 2012
List of Project Members PROF. FUKUNARI KIMURA (PROJECT SUPERVISOR): Chief Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Jakarta, Indonesia. PROF. YASUYUKI SAWADA … Read More
The Jakarta Framework
26 December 2012
Outline This project involves the preparation and public presentation of thought or issues papers on key issues for ASEAN and ASEAN Economic Community beyond 2015. … Read More
Social Security System and Fiscal Policy in China, India, and Indonesia
27 December 2012
Outline This project aims at: 1. To forecast public expenditure for social security spending that taking into account demographic projection in China, India, … Read More
Impact of Globalization on Labor Market
31 March 2013
List of Project Members Working Group Members DR. SHUJIRO URATA (PROJECT SUPERVISOR): Senior Research Advisor to Executive Director, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN … Read More
Long-run Economic Impacts of Thai Flooding: Geographical Simulation Analysis
01 July 2013
We discuss the long-run economic impact of natural disasters on the countries concerned by examining the case of Thai flooding in 2011.If the … Read More
Impact of Disasters and Role of Social Protection in Natural Disaster Risk Management in Cambodia
01 August 2013
The pattern of risks faced by the poor and vulnerable in rural areas of Cambodia, as a consequence of natural disaster, is posing … Read More
Impact of Natural Disasters on Agriculture, Food Security, and Natural Resources and Environment in the Philippines
01 August 2013
This study quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed the impacts of natural disasters (particularly typhoons, floods and droughts) on agriculture, food security and the natural resources and … Read More
Impact of Disasters and Disaster Risk Management in Singapore: A Case Study of Singapore's Experience in Fighting the SARS Epidemic
01 August 2013
Singapore is vulnerable to both natural and man-made disasters alongside its remarkable economic growth. One of the most significant disasters is the Severe … Read More
Impact of Recent Crises and Disasters on Regional Production/Distribution Networks and Trade in Japan
01 August 2013
This paper sheds light on domestic/international production networks in machinery industries and examines how the economic crisis and natural/technological disaster that Japan encountered … Read More
Index-Based Risk Financing and Development of Natural Disaster Insurance in Developing Asian Countries
01 August 2013
This paper explores innovations in index-based risk transfer products (IBRTPs) as a means to address important insurance market imperfections that have precluded the … Read More
Impact of Natural Disasters on Production Networks and Urbanization in New Zealand
01 August 2013
New Zealand's history of natural disasters and its vulnerability to various types of disaster are outlined briefly. A summary description of the country's … Read More
Impact of the 2011 Floods, and Flood Management in Thailand
23 November 2013
This paper first describes the causes of the major flooding in Thailand in 2011, which include natural events, unregulated land-use patterns and flood … Read More
Estimating the Effects of West Sumatra Public Asset Insurance Program on Short-Term Recovery after the September 2009 Earthquake
03 December 2013
Abstract This paper analyses the effect of the West Sumatra public asset insurance program on short-term economic recovery after the September 2009 West Sumatra Earthquake. … Read More
Fiscal Policy and Equity in Advanced Economies: Lessons for Asia
27 January 2015
Abstract Advanced economies have a longer history of leveraging fiscal policy to address inequality relative to developing Asia. We examine the country experiences of the … Read More
Social Protection in ASEAN: Challenges and Initiatives for Post-2015 Vision
10 February 2015
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is engaged in framing a post-2015 vision for social protection in ASEAN which would facilitate productive ageing. This … Read More
Disaster Risks, Social Preferences, and Policy Effects: Field Experiments in Selected ASEAN and East Asian Countries
18 March 2015
In preparation for or the aftermath of a disaster, a variety of market and non-market mechanisms are indispensable for people to maintain their … Read More
Strengthening Social Protection in East Asia
01 April 2015
This book focuses on relatively unexplored areas in pension and health care arrangements, including financing, in East Asia. The book aims to fill the literature … Read More
Strengthening Regional Cooperation, Coordination, and Response to Health Concerns in the ASEAN Region: Status, Challenges, and Ways Forward
07 September 2015
Health and well-being of the population are a precondition for any successful country or region. All regions have their specific health challenges that … Read More
Addressing Poverty and Vulnerability in ASEAN: An Analysis of Measures and Implications Going Forward
14 September 2015
Abstract This paper aims to review and analyse the mechanisms through which the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) quantifies progress vis-�-vis poverty and socio-economic … Read More
Linking Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in ASEAN
24 November 2015
Abstract Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) food security can be comprehensively governed by the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and the ASEAN Social and Cultural … Read More
Engendering Concerted National Efforts towards Improved Health Outcomes in the ASEAN: Status, Challenges, Targets, and Ways Forward
10 December 2015
Abstract This paper reviews ASEAN's efforts to improve health outcomes in the region and describes the prospects for health post 2015. It reviews the ASEAN … Read More
Demographic Change and Fiscal Sustainability in Asia
03 March 2016
Abstract Changes in the population age structure can have a significant effect on fiscal sustainability since they can affect both government revenue and expenditure. For … Read More
Age Related Pension Expenditure and Fiscal Space: Modelling techniques and case studies from East Asia
30 November 2016
This book explores the linkages between age-related pension expenditures and the fiscal space needed to fund them, as well as to organize the mix of … Read More
Distributional Impacts of Climate Change and Food Security in Southeast Asia
31 March 2017
Climate and agriculture are closely linked, as weather and climate are the primary factors in agricultural production. Due to high levels of CO2, future projections … Read More
Managing Stranded Assets and Protecting Food Value Chains from Natural Disasters
09 May 2017
Stranded assets are those that have suffered unanticipated or premature write-downs, lost value, or turned into liabilities due to external shocks. Environmental risk factors, such … Read More
Chained to Sustainable Development Goals? The Changing Role of Entities for Enhanced Resilience along Agriculture Food Value Chains in Thailand
09 May 2017
The operation period of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ended in 2015, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be in operation in 2016-2030. The … Read More
Social Protection Goals in East Asia: Strategies and Methods to Generate Fiscal Space
16 March 2018
The book examines the conceptual, economic, and fiscal impact(s) of the Social Protection Floor (SPF) initiative of the International Labor Organisation (ILO) and other policy … Read More
Summary of ERIA Research Projects 2020-2021
01 July 2021
The Summary of ERIA Research Projects 2020-2021 provides an overview of both new and ongoing projects that ERIA researchers are currently working on as of … Read More