In an era marked by cascading global challenges—rising fuel prices, food insecurity, and financial instability—countries across Africa and Asia-Pacific are coming together to strengthen one of the most vital policy levers: .
From , over 70 policymakers and experts will gather in for an Hosted by the Zambian Government and jointly organized by , , and , the workshop aims to equip national stakeholders with tools and strategies to build resilient, inclusive, and data-driven social protection systems.
According to the latest World Social Protection Report, . The situation is even more pressing in Africa, where only 19% of people are covered. With the (fuel, food, and finance) pushing millions deeper into poverty—especially women, children, and informal workers—the need for reform has never been more urgent.
The three-day workshop is built around , , and financial sustainability, focusing on:
Key digital tools featured include:
Who’s Participating?
The workshop will host senior government officials from both project countries (Namibia, Senegal, Tanzania, Zambia, Cambodia, Maldives) and non-project countries, along with experts from the UN system and civil society organizations. A key goal is cross-regional learning—amplifying what works, identifying gaps, and creating a shared roadmap for adaptive and inclusive social protection.
Looking Ahead
The insights and outputs from this workshop will contribute to shaping the outcomes of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar from 4-6 November 2025. At its heart, the event is about leaving no one behind—even in the face of mounting global crises.
