What does Nepal鈥檚 Old Age Allowance mean for the elderly? Evidence from Rolpa

This paper examines the effectiveness of the Old Age Allowance and what it means for those receiving it

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2014
Country:
Nepal
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Social Change
First published:
1 January 2014
Authors:
Babken Babajanian, Sony, K.C., Annal Tandukar, Gopikesh Acharya, Paudel, S.B. and Upreti, B.R.

Abstract

Today, Nepal鈥檚 Old Age Allowance is considered a core pillar of the state鈥檚 social protection system. However, questions regarding its effectiveness 鈥� and what it means for those receiving it 鈥� remain. More specifically, the impacts of the transfer on individual and household well-being as well as on recipients鈥� relationships with others (including the state) are not fully clear.

Drawing on primary research, this brief 鈥榮ituation paper鈥� explores these questions, concluding with some key recommendations for policy makers. It is based on SLRC Working Paper 25.

Citation

Sony, K.C.; Upreti, B.R.; Paudel, S.B.; Gopikesh Acharya; Annal Tandukar; Babken Babajanian. What does Nepal鈥檚 Old Age Allowance mean for the elderly? Evidence from Rolpa. SLRC Briefing Paper No. 7. Secure Livelihoods Research Consortium, Overseas Development Institute (ODI), London, UK (2014) 4 pp.

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