This study aimed to identify social determinants of maternal and child health (SDoH) in
Pakistan. Using a qualitative study design, data were collected from community members in …

Abstract Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 intends to end poverty of all forms and the
government of Pakistan is also targeting poverty alleviation through social safety …

This paper examines poverty and inequality in Pakistan's mountains, using nationally
representative data. Our analysis reveals that, despite a slight decline in poverty rates …

The government of Pakistan has been relying on the microfinance industry to reduce poverty
among poor women in Pakistan. Using a theoretical framework that argues for limiting the …

The existing social protection services in Pakistan are described in detail in this chapter. The
historical efforts in the country since independence are traced including the Bait-ul-Mal …

The construction industry plays an important role in the upliftment of a country's economy.
Thus, the satisfaction of workers in the construction industry is of prime importance, since it is …

Women employed in informal sectors are integral to a nation's overall economic growth, and
to better development outcomes. This study aims to examine the capabilities of these …

Many companies shift their operations to the countries where they have favorable
investment environment, low wages, weak unionization structure and less regularized …

Poverty alleviation policies could affect occupation transition, but in many rural communities,
the determinants of such processes have remained unclear. In Pakistan, government …

This study investigates the impact of social assistance on the social security of elders in Sri
Lanka applying the convergent parallel mixed method. The quantitative data collected from …