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The research aims to explore social protection systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on coverage, adequacy, fiscal sustainability, and gender dynamics.

April 14, 2026Open Access

Social Protection Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Coverage, Adequacy, and Fiscal Sustainability: Gender, Power, and Structural Constraints

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The research aims to explore social protection systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on coverage, adequacy, fiscal sustainability, and gender dynamics.
Conducted a meta-analysis of existing literature
Focused on social protection systems in the African context
Analyzed institutional and policy dynamics impacting systems
Identified key gaps in coverage and adequacy of social protection
Revealed significant gender and structural constraints affecting system effectiveness
Provided practical conclusions to enhance social protection frameworks

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This article examines Social Protection Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Coverage, Adequacy, and Fiscal Sustainability: Gender, Power, and Structural Constraints with a focused emphasis on Ghana within the field of Medicine. It is structured as a meta-analysis that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

Social Protection Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Coverage, Adequacy, and Fiscal Sustainability: Gender, Power, and Structural Constraints

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