.UNU-WIDER's annual development conference next year is on social protection! Conference is 9-11 June 2025 in Helsinki + papers due 15 Sept ⬇️ "We particularly encourage submissions from early- career, female & researchers from the Global South" wider.unu.edu/opportunity/wi…

UBI isn’t charity—it’s a right and a critical economic stimulus that tackles poverty and eases caregiving burdens for women. Let’s turn this vision into reality! 💪 #UBI #EconomicJustice #WomenEmpowerment #SPI

This recent study examined the impact of a large-scale unconditional cash transfer program in Mali on child schooling. The study found that the program led to significant improvements in schooling outcomes for girls, but not boys: doi.org/10.1016/j.econ… CGIAR IFPRI_Africa

🗣️#HappeningNow is the national level consultation workshop on the development of the #CashPlusStrategy funded by #UnitedNations Programme on Social Protection 📌The strategy aims to guide implementation of #socialprotection programmes to optimize impact on poverty reduction!

It’s not too late to register for our #DEDP MicroMasters webinar to learn more about the upcoming term! Join us tomorrow to hear about program updates and ask questions to staff live: bit.ly/3Abcn74 #EconTwitter

🌍 Can R1500 End Poverty in South Africa? A Universal Basic Income of R1500 per person could lift millions out of poverty overnight. Discover how this simple measure can transform lives and boost our economy. 📲 🔍 Learn More: spi.net.za/the-economics-… #UBI #EndPoverty #Sa

✨CODESRIA is holding the International Forum on Transformative Social Policies in Africa in Senegal from 19-21 November 2024! codesria.org/international-…

NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️🚨 What is the political economy perspective on the ideas, actors, and policy implications of digitizing social protection in Mozambique? We’re joined by Ruth Castel-Branco from Southern Centre for Inequality Studies to answer this question. Listen now: bit.ly/4e9PWhj

💸 Hopes that the COVID-19 pandemic would lead to permanent expansion of #socialprotection programs haven't materialised, as pandemic-era increases in coverage have largely dropped back to pre-2020 averages now brookings.edu/articles/where…

International Labour Organization's World Social Protection Report 2024-26 is here, focused on the need for universal social protection amidst climate crises. More than 50% of the world's population is now covered, but more than 3.8 billion people still without social protection. ilo.org/publications/f…

Don't miss the global launch on 24th September 2024, from 13:15 to 14:30 (EST/UTC -4 / New York time)! Social Protection ILOSocialProtection Lena Simet socialprotection.org Social Policy Insights Africa Isobel Frye Gunnel Axelsson Nycander Isabel Ortiz Stephen Kidd

CHASP Advisory hosted Wajir County's Enhanced Single Registry (ESR) Stakeholders Meeting to strengthen social protection. 24,000+ households to benefit from the Kuza Jamii Project. Learn more: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #SocialProtection #ESRUpdate #KuzaJamii #Wajir

💸 What's the latest state of evidence on cash transfers and social insurance? J-PAL and Harvard CID have an insightful review paper answering all your questions! povertyactionlab.org/review-paper/r…

New Episode! "The History of Social Protection in Kenya" The aim of social protection policies is to protect the social wellbeing of people. Thistakes many forms including cash transfer programs to … Player links & show notes: thekenyanist.com/the-history-of…

New study from IDS UK shows digitalising social protection in Africa risks excluding millions of informal workers. Urgent need for inclusive strategies to bridge the digital divide. #SocialProtection Read here: ow.ly/n6fH50ToFhJ

⏰💻 The re-launch of the ISPA-tool website on socialprotection.org, with International Labour Organization, World Bank and @ISPATools begins in 30 minutes! 🔗 Join us: tinyurl.com/2p825kyn #sporg #SocialProtection #HumanRights

👶Did you miss this webinar on UNICEF's approach to cash plus programming for children? Catch up on this important #socialprotection approach➡️ epri.org.za/evaluation-of-…

📝Don't miss this important study on digital #socialprotection from the perspective of marginalised workers in #Ghana, #Kenya, #Nigeria, #SouthAfrica, #Tanzania, #Uganda, and #Zambia, by the team at Institute of Development Studies ➡️ ids.ac.uk/publications/t…

💸 Have you explored the socialprotection.org evidence gap map on #cashtransfers and cash plus programmes in LMICs? It's a great resource on #socialprotection research socialprotection.org/cash-transfers…

♀️Did you catch the recent Center for Global Development review on #socialprotection and women's empowerment? Check out these findings across various types of cash, in-kind, and public works programmes! cgdev.org/publication/so…