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What are the government’s next steps in terms of social protection?
In this new stage, Mexico is making important investments in the development of policies, programs and key instruments for ensuring an inclusive Mexico.
To this end, the Social Development Secretariat (SEDESOL) is working to develop an integrated social information system to identify who the poor are, where they are and what they need. With the social information system, the government can learn what type of support is needed and which program of the Secretariat or of other sectors exists or should exist to serve the needs of the population.
The development of these integrated social information systems is a key investment to better target government interventions, encourage more efficient government spending and avoid duplications in benefits. In Brazil, the Cadastro Unico has registered information on more than 27.3 million families and is used for more than 20 national programs. Several state and municipal programs also utilize it. This system has been pivotal for a policy of inclusion and equality for Brazilians. |