Social protection has been a beneficial tool used by the government and other stakeholders to address challenges faced by the most vulnerable members of society. It has been a valuable strategy to include the poor as participants in our neo-liberal economy that disregards the weak. It gives the poor a fighting chance, an opportunity to have some semblance of a dignified life. Incomes in Kenya are largely low and insecure, making social protection funds vital assistance for the poor to meet basic conveniences such as nutrition, healthcare and education. Cash transfers programs have protected the elderly, orphans, persons living with disability as well as their care givers from abject poverty. Health insurance provides the same group with access to health services promoting wellness for workers which has direct impact on the economy. Social protection, therefore, is a catalyst for economic growth and development at micro and macro levels.
{"title":"Social Protection in Kenya: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Development","authors":"Alice Obare","doi":"10.2139/ssrn.3916075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3916075","url":null,"abstract":"Social protection has been a beneficial tool used by the government and other stakeholders to address challenges faced by the most vulnerable members of society. It has been a valuable strategy to include the poor as participants in our neo-liberal economy that disregards the weak. It gives the poor a fighting chance, an opportunity to have some semblance of a dignified life. Incomes in Kenya are largely low and insecure, making social protection funds vital assistance for the poor to meet basic conveniences such as nutrition, healthcare and education. Cash transfers programs have protected the elderly, orphans, persons living with disability as well as their care givers from abject poverty. Health insurance provides the same group with access to health services promoting wellness for workers which has direct impact on the economy. Social protection, therefore, is a catalyst for economic growth and development at micro and macro levels.","PeriodicalId":442605,"journal":{"name":"Social Insurance Negative Results eJournal","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133617945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The internet has impacted the lives of individuals, organisations, and governments all over the world. However, it is now viewed and adopted with caution due mainly to the criminal tendencies of some misguided elements within the society. The internet technology has evolved to become a weapon of "mass robbery" in the hands of criminals. Fraudulent mails emanating from Africa, in general and Nigeria in particular have received world wide attentions. These and more have dented the image of the country home and abroad. This study presents the various ways in which the internet is used for criminal purposes within the Nigerian polity. It further examined the various crime related laws, their adequacies, and implications. Findings revealed the interplay of different methods through which vulnerable individuals and organisations are defrauded. The strategies proposed for addressing these crimes with a view to giving the country a clean bill of health in the international community are as well applicable to other developing countries. The findings also lay solid foundations for further research within different strands of crimes. It also concludes with recommendations for policy makers, businesses, and internet services providers with emphasis on the need for greater awareness creation.
{"title":"Cyber Criminals on the Internet Super Highways: A Technical Investigation of Different Shades and Colours Within the Nigerian Cyber Space","authors":"Edwin M. Agwu","doi":"10.4018/ijom.2013040104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4018/ijom.2013040104","url":null,"abstract":"The internet has impacted the lives of individuals, organisations, and governments all over the world. However, it is now viewed and adopted with caution due mainly to the criminal tendencies of some misguided elements within the society. The internet technology has evolved to become a weapon of \"mass robbery\" in the hands of criminals. Fraudulent mails emanating from Africa, in general and Nigeria in particular have received world wide attentions. These and more have dented the image of the country home and abroad. This study presents the various ways in which the internet is used for criminal purposes within the Nigerian polity. It further examined the various crime related laws, their adequacies, and implications. Findings revealed the interplay of different methods through which vulnerable individuals and organisations are defrauded. The strategies proposed for addressing these crimes with a view to giving the country a clean bill of health in the international community are as well applicable to other developing countries. The findings also lay solid foundations for further research within different strands of crimes. It also concludes with recommendations for policy makers, businesses, and internet services providers with emphasis on the need for greater awareness creation.","PeriodicalId":442605,"journal":{"name":"Social Insurance Negative Results eJournal","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129719004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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