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I. INTRODUCTION
1. The objective of this paper is to address issues relating to social safety net programs in
Bangladesh. Although such programs have gained momentum in the country, at least the
following factors need to be addressed to improve the state of social safety nets:
a) The focus of the safety nets in Bangladesh needs to shift to new and emerging
challenges. These challenges include rapid urbanization, globalization, export orientation
and structural changes (e.g. layoffs, increase in prices, etc.). The national policy should
also emphasize programs for mitigating ex-ante risks, all in a financially sustainable way.
A well-designed policy for social protection programs should address various gaps
including safety nets for urban areas and link programs to human development.

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