This indicator measures the proportion of individuals in the wealthiest segment of the population engaging with various social safety net initiatives, highlighting their access to cash transfer programs, noncontributory social pensions, and an array of cash allowances such as child and disability benefits. Additionally, it encapsulates participation in conditional cash transfers, in-kind food assistance like food stamps and emergency provisions, and educational support through school feeding programs. The breadth of this measure also includes diverse social assistance options like housing subsidies and public works initiatives that connect financial support to community engagement. Importantly, it reflects both direct beneficiaries who receive aid and indirect beneficiaries who benefit from inclusive social safety frameworks, shedding light on the
disparities in program reach among affluent groups.
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