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INEQUALITY SOLUTIONS

Practical Policies for Change

Inequality policy solutions that work

Curated by the Pathfinders and partners, the Inequality Solutions portal is a one-stop public resource of applied well-researched policies from around the world driving progress towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Inequality, whether based on wealth, gender, race, and other factors, is not inevitable. Change is possible!

New policies added weekly!

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  • Black and white photo: back view of a woman wearing a hijab standing alone looking at a lake
    (2013-ongoing) National Referral System for GBV Victims: State of Palestine
  • (2006-ongoing) Program for the Recovery of Neighborhoods: Chile
  • People walking on a road, with one person holding a hand truck. In the distance there is a faded sign on the right with "Bienvenidos" written on it.
    (2021-ongoing) Temporary Protection Status for Venezuelan Migrants: Colombia
  • Abandoned gas pump in the desert. Behind the pump are cacti.
    (2004-ongoing) Fiscal Commitment to Social Spending: Namibia
  • 2017-Ongoing Inclusive and Decentralized Development Planning: Sierra Leone
  • 1997-Ongoing Intercultural Bilingual Education: Mexico
  • 1999-Ongoing Aboriginal Peoples Television Network: Canada
  • 2022-Ongoing Stated-Backed Youth Savings Account: Republic of Korea
  • 2004-Ongoing Community-Based Health insurance: Rwanda
  • 2008-Ongoing Employment Generation Programme for the Poorest: Bangladesh
  • 2008-Ongoing National Energy and Energy Efficiency Plan: Morocco
  • 2008-Ongoing Constitutional Reform Incorporating Indigenous Values: Ecuador
  • 2010-2045 Green Energy Transition: Germany
  • 1988-Ongoing Indigenous Land Rights: Brazil
  • 2016-Ongoing Citizens’ Assemblies: Ireland
  • Black and white photo: back view of a woman wearing a hijab standing alone looking at a lake
    (2013-ongoing) National Referral System for GBV Victims: State of Palestine
  • (2006-ongoing) Program for the Recovery of Neighborhoods: Chile
  • 2008-Ongoing Constitutional Reform Incorporating Indigenous Values: Ecuador
  • 2017-Ongoing Healthy Homes Guarantee: New Zealand
  • 2016-Ongoing Healthy Homes Initiative: New Zealand
  • 1964-Ongoing Public Housing System: Singapore
  • 2011-Ongoing Low-Income Housing: Egypt
  • 1960s-Ongoing Housing Cooperatives: Uruguay
  • 1982-Ongoing Indigenous Self-Government: Canada
  • 1993-2019 Aboriginal Land Rights: Australia
  • 2006-Ongoing Abunzi Mediation: Rwanda
  • 2006-Ongoing Forest Rights Act: India
  • 2011-Ongoing An Intersectional Approach to Policymaking: Canada
  • 1960-Ongoing Disability Insurance: Switzerland
  • 2014-2022 Gender Parity Legislation: Tunisia
  • 2011-Ongoing Reparations to Victims of Armed Conflict: Colombia
  • 2010-Ongoing Harmonized Measures to Track Equality: United Kingdom
  • 2003-Ongoing Political Reservations for Women in Parliament: Rwanda
  • 1992 Political Reservation for Women: India
  • 2022-ongoing Land Rights: Sierra Leone
  • Black and white photo: back view of a woman wearing a hijab standing alone looking at a lake
    (2013-ongoing) National Referral System for GBV Victims: State of Palestine
  • (2006-ongoing) Program for the Recovery of Neighborhoods: Chile
  • People walking on a road, with one person holding a hand truck. In the distance there is a faded sign on the right with "Bienvenidos" written on it.
    (2021-ongoing) Temporary Protection Status for Venezuelan Migrants: Colombia
  • Abandoned gas pump in the desert. Behind the pump are cacti.
    (2004-ongoing) Fiscal Commitment to Social Spending: Namibia
  • 2017-Ongoing Inclusive and Decentralized Development Planning: Sierra Leone
  • 1997-Ongoing Intercultural Bilingual Education: Mexico
  • 1999-Ongoing Aboriginal Peoples Television Network: Canada
  • 2022-Ongoing Stated-Backed Youth Savings Account: Republic of Korea
  • 2004-Ongoing Community-Based Health insurance: Rwanda
  • 2008-Ongoing Employment Generation Programme for the Poorest: Bangladesh
  • 2016-Ongoing Citizens’ Assemblies: Ireland
  • 2005-Ongoing The Right to Information: India
  • 1982-Ongoing Indigenous Self-Government: Canada
  • 2014-2022 Gender Parity Legislation: Tunisia
  • 1992 Political Reservation for Women: India
  • 1967-Ongoing Public Match Funds for Political Parties: Germany
  • 2006-Ongoing Abunzi Mediation: Rwanda
  • 2023-Ongoing 2023 Minimum Wage Increase: Spain
  • 2005 - Ongoing Rural Employment Guarantee Act: India
  • 1972-Ongoing The Gross National Happiness Framework: Bhutan
  • 2020 COVID-19 Solidarity Fund: Uruguay
  • 2008-2020 Community Targeting for Social Protection: Indonesia
  • 1999-2009 Sure Start Services: United Kingdom
  • 1997-2019 Prospera Cash Transfer Program: Mexico
  • 1960-Ongoing Disability Insurance: Switzerland
  • 2003-2021 Conditional Cash Transfers: Brazil
  • People in masks lining in front of a table to learn about COVID-19 cash transfer program in Timor-Leste
    2020 Universal COVID-19 Cash Transfer: Timor-Leste
  • 2014-Ongoing Maternity Insurance: Jordan
  • 2008-Ongoing Elderly Cash Transfer Program: South Korea
  • 2004-Ongoing Senior Employment Program: South Korea
  • 2008-Ongoing National Energy and Energy Efficiency Plan: Morocco
  • 2020 Emergency Family Income: Argentina
  • Black and white photo: back view of a woman wearing a hijab standing alone looking at a lake
    (2013-ongoing) National Referral System for GBV Victims: State of Palestine
  • 2017-Ongoing Inclusive and Decentralized Development Planning: Sierra Leone
  • 1988-Ongoing Indigenous Land Rights: Brazil
  • 2011-Ongoing Reparations to Victims of Armed Conflict: Colombia
  • 2006-Ongoing Forest Rights Act: India
  • 2001-Ongoing Drug Decriminalization Strategy: Portugal
  • 2000-Ongoing Community Justice Center: USA
  • 2008-2012 Land Tenure Reform: Rwanda
  • 2022-Ongoing New Family Code: Cuba
  • 2006-Ongoing Abunzi Mediation: Rwanda
  • 2011-Ongoing An Intersectional Approach to Policymaking: Canada
  • 2003-Ongoing Political Reservations for Women in Parliament: Rwanda
  • 2014-Ongoing Maternity Insurance: Jordan
  • 2014-2022 Gender Parity Legislation: Tunisia
  • 1992 Political Reservation for Women: India
  • 1999-2009 Sure Start Services: United Kingdom
  • 2016 National Sanitation Policy: South Africa
  • 1995-2017 Rural Roads Program: Morocco
  • FAQs

    How are featured policies selected?

    Featured policies are selected based on two key criteria: whether the policy aims to reduce inequality and/or exclusion, and whether the policy has been successful. The research team at the Pathfinders Grand Challenge on Inequality & Exclusion seeks to provide a diverse selection of policies applicable to a range of political, social and economic contexts and across geographies to ensure a broad representation of effective policies.

    How can I share an inequality-related policy idea with you?

    To contribute an innovative policy to the portal, email info@inequalitysolutions.com with your idea! The portal is a collaborative project between individuals and organizations who care about reducing inequality globally, and is constantly growing.

    How will the portal account for new policies happening in real-time?

    Our team will add new policies and contributions from individuals and organizations over time, while working to ensure regular updates are made to the already published policies to account for policy updates, or new assessments related to the policies. This ensures that the portal remains a relevant, useful, and live resource for reducing inequality globally. To check the date of the latest update, please refer to the policy summary.

    Who is the Inequality Solutions portal for?

    Inequality Solutions aims to serve a broad audience that is interested in reducing inequality and exclusion. Specifically, the portal provides examples of applicable policies to policymakers, resources for researchers and students, civil society and activists. The mission is to develop a comprehensive data bank of policies to bring about a more just and equal society. By sharing knowledge, successes, and best practices, we aim to catalyze global transformation and build worldwide awareness of the methods to deliver equality and inclusion.