Introduction

Protecting the Vulnerable through Social Protection: Options for the Vulnerable

“…They are known to have low coverage and the mobility of those in the informal sector also poses a problem in terms of collecting contributions hence a high default rate is likely to be experienced. 48 Mushunje, 49 whilst acknowledging the importance of kinship-based systems, cautions against over-reliance on these as these systems can also be overstretched and usurp the role of government in the provision of social protection.…”