social fund
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The broad terms of the agreement for the United Nations-managed social fund were announced by the head of a group of Norwegian diplomats guiding the negotiations.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 26, 2022
Von der Leyen pointed to plans for a social fund, which is expected to help compensate low-income families negatively affected by the changes.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2021
If they go ahead with it next week, European Commission policy-drafters promise to add social protections, including by channeling some revenues from the new ETS into a social fund to support the needy.
From Reuters ● Jul. 9, 2021
The social fund includes interest-free "budgeting loans" which help people on low incomes pay rent and buy essential items including furniture and clothes – although not iPads or flat-screen TVs.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 23, 2012
Doctor," I exclaimed, "I like that idea of the social fund immensely!
From Equality by Bellamy, Edward
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