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Screenshot of the first page of a research article titled “Current trends, persistent challenges, and emerging opportunities of social policy implementation in Latin America and Southern Europe.” Published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy with authors Ricardo Velázquez Leyer, Viviana Ramírez, Gibrán Cruz-Martínez and Theodoros Papadopoulos.

The blog post is based on an article by Ricardo Velázquez Leyer, Viviana Ramírez, Gibrán Cruz-Martínez, and Theodoros Papadopoulos, published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy (Open Access).

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Social Policy Implementation in Latin America and Southern Europe What shapes social policy implementation in Latin America and Southern Europe? Research explores state capacity, clientelism and street-level bureaucracy.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

"Insights on Social Policy Implementation from Latin America and Southern Europe" by Ricardo Velázquez Leyer, Viviana Ramírez, Gibrán Cruz-Martínez, and Theodoros Papadopoulos.

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Cover page of the Social Policy and Society article “LGBT+ Inclusion and Human Rights in Taiwan: A Scoping Review of the Literature” by Yu-Te Huang and colleagues, showing the title, authors and affiliations, abstract, and keywords on LGBT+ rights and same-sex marriage in Taiwan.

The blog post is based on an article by Yu-Te Huang, Chenxi Yang, Leo Zephyrus Chow, Suchon Tepjan, Holning Lau, Duy A. Dinh, and Peter A. Newman, published in Social Policy and Society.

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LGBT+ Inclusion and Human Rights in Taiwan: Progress and Gaps Scoping review of 109 studies maps LGBT+ inclusion in Taiwan, showing progress since marriage equality and where policy and services still fall short.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

"LGBT+ Human Rights and Inclusion in Taiwan: Progress, Gaps, and the Road Ahead" by Yu-Te Huang et al.

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Cover page of a Social Policy and Society journal article titled “Care-Planning Co-Production Legislation, Policy and Guidance Implications for People Affected by Dementia in England: A Scoping Review” by Inga Stewart and Maria Livanou, showing the abstract summarising findings on co-production and dementia care planning.

The blog post is based on an article by Inga Stewart and Maria Livanou, published in Social Policy and Society.

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Why Co-Production Still Falls Short in Dementia Care Planning A review of dementia care planning policy reveals why co-production remains difficult to implement and calls for clearer, practical guidance for providers.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

"The Persistent Disconnect in Dementia Care Planning: Why Co-Production Still Falls Short" by Inga Stewart and Maria Livanou.

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Screenshot of the first page of the Social Policy and Society article ‘The Use of Paternity Leave by Migrants in Spain’ by Pedro Romero-Balsas, Gerardo Meil, and Jesús Rogero-García, showing the title, authors, abstract, and keywords.

The blog post is based on an article by Pedro Romero-Balsas, Gerardo Meil, and Jesús Rogero-García, published in Social Policy and Society.

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Migrant Fathers and Paternity Leave in Spain Evidence from Spain reveals gaps in paternity leave use among migrant fathers, pointing to labour market barriers and policy challenges.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

"The Use of Paternity Leave by Migrants in Spain" by Matej Kojic.

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Screenshot of the first page of a Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy article titled “Bottom-of-the-pyramid business model meets social assistance: Repurposing social protection in the Africa context” by Marion Ouma and Jimi O. Adesina, showing the abstract and keywords.

The blog post is based on an article by Marion Ouma and Jimi O. Adesina, published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy (Open Access).

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When Bottom of the Pyramid Models Reshape Social Assistance How Bottom of the Pyramid models and financial inclusion reshape cash transfers in Kenya, revealing the financialisation of social assistance.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

"What Happens When the Bottom of the Pyramid Meets Social Assistance?" by Marion Ouma and Jimi Adesina.

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Screenshot of the first page of an academic journal article by Siena Cardi-Ross and Zahid Mumtaz on Iraq’s hybrid welfare regime, showing the article title, authors, abstract, and keywords

The blog post is based on an article by Siena Caridi-Ross and Zahid Mumtaz, published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy (Open Access).

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Iraq’s hybrid welfare regime and the limits of social protection This post explores Iraq’s fragmented welfare system, where state provision, informal support and insecurity coexist, and why this matters for policy reform.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

"Iraq’s Hybrid Welfare Regime: Understanding a Fragmented System of Social Protection" by Siena Caridi-Ross and Zahid Mumtaz.

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Screenshot of the first page of an academic journal article titled “A Scoping Review on the Conceptualisation of Employer Engagement in the Employment of Vulnerable Workers” by Renate Bosman and co-authors, published in Social Policy and Society. The page shows the article title, authors, affiliations, and abstract.

The blog post is based on an article by Renate Bosman, Hanneke van Heijster, Irmgard Borghouts, and Charissa Freese, published in Social Policy and Society.

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Reframing employer engagement in inclusive labour markets How employer engagement shapes inclusive labour markets, and why a multi-stakeholder perspective matters for policy, practice and research.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

"Reframing Employer Engagement: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective" by Renate Bosman et al.

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Front page of a journal article titled “Comparative pension reform pathways in Latin America and Southern Europe,” by Marina Angelaki and Leandro Nicolas Carrera, published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy, showing the article title, authors, affiliations, and abstract.

The blog post is based on an article by Marina Angelaki and Leandro Nicolas Carrera, published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy.

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What drives successful pension reform? Lessons from two regions A cross-regional analysis of pension reforms shows how institutions, legacies and negotiation shape feasible and lasting reform in ageing societies.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

“What can we learn from pension reforms in Latin America and Southern Europe?” by Marina Angelaki and Leandro Nicolas Carrera.

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Front page of a journal article titled “Comparative pension reform pathways in Latin America and Southern Europe,” by Marina Angelaki and Leandro Nicolas Carrera, published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy, showing the article title, authors, affiliations, and abstract.

The blog post is based on an article by Marina Angelaki and Leandro Nicolas Carrera, published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy.

doi.org/10.1017/ics....

What drives successful pension reform? Lessons from two regions A cross-regional analysis of pension reforms shows how institutions, legacies and negotiation shape feasible and lasting reform in ageing societies.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

“What can we learn from pension reforms in Latin America and Southern Europe?” by Marina Angelaki and Leandro Nicolas Carrera.

socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2026/01/29/w...

First page of an academic journal article titled “Economic, Normative, and Moral Reasoning in Employer Attitudes to Maternity Leave” by Helen Kowalewska, published in Social Policy and Society in 2025.

The blog post is based on an article by Helen Kowalewska, published in Social Policy and Society.

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Maternity Leave as Risk or Right? How Employers Really Respond Despite legal rights, maternity leave remains uneven in practice. This post explores how employers justify support, resistance and discrimination.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

“Maternity Leave as ‘Right’ or ‘Risk’? How Employers Justify Support or Resistance” by Helen Kowalewska.

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First page of an academic journal article titled “Economic, Normative, and Moral Reasoning in Employer Attitudes to Maternity Leave” by Helen Kowalewska, published in Social Policy and Society in 2025.

The blog post is based on an article by Helen Kowalewska, published in Social Policy and Society.

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Maternity Leave as Risk or Right? How Employers Really Respond Despite legal rights, maternity leave remains uneven in practice. This post explores how employers justify support, resistance and discrimination.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

“Maternity Leave as ‘Right’ or ‘Risk’? How Employers Justify Support or Resistance” by Helen Kowalewska.

socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2026/01/22/m...

Screenshot of the opening page of an academic journal article titled “Territory and solidarity: evidence from Taiwan’s pension policy reform” by Wei-Ting Yen and Ming-Jui Yeh, published in the Journal of Social Policy, showing the title, authors, affiliations and abstract.

The blog post is based on an article by Wei-Ting Yen and Ming-Jui Yeh, published in the Journal of Social Policy.

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Why Territory Matters for Solidarity in Taiwan’s Pension Reform New research shows how territorial state identity shapes welfare solidarity, using Taiwan’s pension reform to explain why borders matter for welfare policy.

New on the Social Policy Blog:

"Why territory matters for solidarity: evidence from Taiwan’s pension reform" by Wei-Ting Yen and Ming-Jui Yeh.

socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2026/01/20/w...

Screenshot of the first page of the article Running Fast, Just to Stay in the Same Place? Social Movements, Political Parties, and the Politics of the Portuguese Informal Caregiver Statute (2015–2019) by Ester Coelho de Oliveira, Rui Branco and Fátima Suleman, published in Social Policy and Society. The page includes the title, authors, affiliations, publication dates and an abstract explaining how social movements drove the creation of the Informal Caregiver Statute in Portugal, but that political negotiations limited reforms, leaving families as the main care providers.

The blog post is based on an article by Ester de Oliveira, Rui Branco and Fátima Suleman, published in Social Policy and Society.

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