These data can be adapted and applied to each country's economic and social context, informing the development of national approaches to poverty reduction. Such a course would bring the world one step closer to the goal of eradicating extreme poverty in general, and child poverty in particular. Social protection mechanisms such as pensions, fee waivers, child support grants and cash transfers are an effective approach that can reduce vulnerability to poverty and deprivation, strengthen families' capacity to care for their children and overcome barriers to accessing essential services.