Category: Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy

Why has social investment not (yet) changed how citizens think about solidarity

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Blurred image of commuters crossing a busy city street during rush hour

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Damien Pennetreau, Claire Dupuy, and Virginie Van Ingelgom. European welfare states have changed significantly over the last few decades. Governments have shifted away from simply compensating people after periods of hardship. They have increasingly asked for… Continue reading Why has social investment not (yet) changed how citizens think about solidarity

Rethinking Housing Provision in the European Union: Why Comparative Evidence Matters More Than Ever

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Urban residential housing with mixed building types and densities, illustrating variation in housing provision across European cities

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Rūta Ubarevičienė and Jolanta Aidukaitė. Across Europe, housing has quietly shifted from a background policy concern to one of the most urgent social challenges of our time. Whether you live in a booming capital city or… Continue reading Rethinking Housing Provision in the European Union: Why Comparative Evidence Matters More Than Ever

Insights on Social Policy Implementation from Latin America and Southern Europe

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Illustration depicting stages of public policy implementation, including policy design, administrative systems, documentation, meetings between officials, and management of public records.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Ricardo Velázquez Leyer, Viviana Ramírez, Gibrán Cruz-Martínez, and Theodoros Papadopoulos. The Importance of Policy Implementation The implementation of social policies is one of the most complex and demanding tasks governments face. Policy implementation refers to the… Continue reading Insights on Social Policy Implementation from Latin America and Southern Europe

What Happens When the Bottom of the Pyramid Meets Social Assistance?

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Illustration of a smartphone handing coins into an open hand, symbolising digital cash transfers, financial inclusion, and the role of financial systems in social assistance.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Marion Ouma and Jimi Adesina. How does the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) model change or reorient social assistance in the context of cash transfers? We explore this question in our recent article by examining the… Continue reading What Happens When the Bottom of the Pyramid Meets Social Assistance?

Iraq’s Hybrid Welfare Regime: Understanding a Fragmented System of Social Protection

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A patchwork of differently patterned fabric squares symbolising a fragmented and hybrid system of social protection.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Siena Caridi-Ross and Zahid Mumtaz. When we think of welfare states, high-income countries such as Sweden, Germany, or Australia usually come to mind. These countries align with Gøsta Esping-Andersen’s influential typology of social democratic, conservative, and… Continue reading Iraq’s Hybrid Welfare Regime: Understanding a Fragmented System of Social Protection