This briefing presents updated analysis of international financing for social protection in countries experiencing protracted crises, drawing on 2024 data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
While overall financing has continued to increase, the latest data reveals important shifts in how finance is distributed, who provides it, and the terms on which it is delivered. In particular, recent trends raise questions about the sustainability, balance, and equity of social protection financing in crisis contexts.
This update builds on analysis carried out by researchers on the Better Assistance in Crises (BASIC) programme between 2018 and 2023. It focuses on what has changed and why it matters for future investment in social protection systems.
