Summary
This research report, written by Gillian Huebner, executive director of the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues, and published by The Global Social Service Workforce Alliance, offers an in-depth view of social service workforce-supportive policies and legislation in selected low- and middle-income countries.
Review of Legislation and Policies that Support the Social Service Workforce in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Author: Gillian Huebner
There is a growing global momentum around the development of laws, policies, and national action plans that support the social service workforce, reflecting increased recognition of the critical role of social service workers in improving the wellbeing of vulnerable populations. In this report, Huebner provides an overview of the different strategies adopted by a range of low- and middle-income countries and calls for ongoing progress monitoring.