Social safety net

A social safety net (SSN) consists of non-contributory assistance designed to improve the lives of vulnerable families and individuals experiencing poverty or destitution; much is governmental. Examples of such programs are: previously contributory social pensions, in-kind transfers like food assistance, conditional and unconditional cash transfers, fee waivers, public works, and school feeding programs.

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