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Political Perspectives of Social Assistance Amidst Economic Shocks in Nigeria

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

This note examines views of different actors in Nigeria on whether and how social assistance should be used to help households negatively affected by these shocks.

Social Assistance and Poverty Reduction Amidst Multiple Crises

Published by: Institute of Development Studies

This Policy Briefing synthesises emerging lessons from research conducted by the Better Assistance in Crises (BASIC) Research programme, predominantly in the northeastern region of the country (which comprises Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states). It showcases how social assistance provided by partners and other actors is strongly shaped by entrenched as well as evolving political economy challenges.

Poverty Dynamics and Social ‍Assistance Amidst Intersecting Crises in Nigeria

This paper investigates the role of crises (e.g. armed conflict, displacement, climate-related disasters, Covid‑19, and economic crises) in driving negative poverty trajectories in Nigeria, alongside the extent to which social assistance may be fit for purpose to respond to intersecting crises.