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✨ New blog - Confessions of a [former] true believer in poverty targeting Stephen Kidd, Principal Social Protection Specialist at Development Pathways, candidly reflects on his journey from advocating poverty-targeted programmes to championing universal social security. Through personal experiences and evidence, he explains how and why he underwent a paradigm shift in his thinking and invites others to look at the evidence and make the same shift. Read here: https://lnkd.in/ezu3W7H6

Thrilled to be a part of the Arab Reform Initiative's 2nd Annual Regional Policy Forum on Nov 7th, where Stephen Kidd will join an expert panel discussing how universal social protection isn't just desirable - it's financially feasible! While IFIs often push Arab States toward poverty-targeted safety nets through loans, we at Development Pathways have consistently shown that universal approaches are more sustainable and effective. The real question isn't whether countries can afford universal social protection, but whether they can afford not to implement it. The panel discussion will explore concrete financing alternatives with regional experts - from progressive taxation to innovative funding mechanisms. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, 7 November 2024 🕑 Time: 8:45 AM - 10 AM GMT 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dTU9KEe6 Gunnel Axelsson Nycander Luca Pellerano #SocialProtection #MENA #Development #UniversalSocialProtection #SocialPolicy

We have a new blog! In response to Stephen Kidd's blog in which he confessed to being a former true believer in poverty targeting, Nicholas Freeland, an independent social protection consultant and Senior Associate at Development Pathways, offers his personal experiences and thoughts on poverty targeting, workfare and the use of conditions. From questioning the practicality of identifying the "non-viable poor" to condemning punitive social assistance models, Freeland calls for a more compassionate, universal approach to social protection. Read here: https://lnkd.in/edbTMZaH

✨ Honoured to speak at the launch of Cambodia’s Digital Social Protection Platform (DSPP) and Social Protection Registry (SPR) in Kampong Cham province! 🇰🇭 Build by the General Secretariat National Social Protection Council (GS-NSPC) led by Chan Narith, PhD. and supported by Development Partners such as UNICEF Cambodia (Dr. Lisa-Marie O. and team), UNDP Cambodia and USAID, this transformative portal is set to revolutionize social protection, making it more secure, efficient, and citizen-focused over the next five years. 🌐💼 Excited to witness the positive changes it will bring to communities across Cambodia! 🙌💙 #DigitalTransformation #SocialProtection #Innovation #Inclusion.  Development Pathways Ltd

🔔 Last call for expressions of interest in this Partnerships for Social Protection (P4SP) case study! Project: Case Study on Perceptions of the Relationship between Social Protection and Intimate Partner Violence in the Pacific Deadline to register intent to submit a proposal: Fri 1 Nov at 5 pm AEDT. There will also be an information session about the study on Friday 1 Nov from 10 - 11 am AEDT. Please register in advance: https://lnkd.in/eNgb6MHE

📢 We're #hiring! Looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Amman, Jordan! to oversee the delivery of our Shamil project. 🛠️ The Project Manager will: - Manage the program's workplan, budget, and operations to ensure timely and compliant delivery - Oversee financial management, including invoicing, procurement, and consultant contracts - Represent Shamil with the client (FCDO) and other stakeholders - Line manage a team of direct reports - Continuously improve program policies, procedures, and knowledge management 📊 The ideal candidate will have: - 5+ years of experience in international development project management  - Expertise in financial management of large budgets - Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills - Strong problem-solving abilities and aptitude for adaptive management Interested? The job posting and application details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eFkm2S-9 #JobOpening #ProjectManager #InternationalDevelopment #SocialProtection #Jordan

Call for #Consultants - Expanding our Technical Advisory Pool in Asia-Pacific We're seeking experienced international development consultants to join our Short-Term Technical Advisors (STTA) Pool, supporting DFAT (Australian Government) initiatives across the region. 🎯 Focus Areas: - Social Protection - Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) - Climate Initiatives - Disability Inclusion - Gender - Health & Education - Food Security & Nutrition - Governance & Localisation 📍 Priority Countries: - Philippines - Cambodia - Indonesia 🌟 Ideal Candidates: - Proven expertise in listed technical areas - Experience in Asia/Pacific region - Regional candidates are strongly encouraged to apply More information: https://lnkd.in/eq2P7KXZ #InternationalDevelopment #SocialProtection #DevelopmentConsulting #AsiaPacific #DFAT Partnerships for Social Protection (P4SP)

Here's a great set of new case studies on the harms IMF & World Bank-backed social security programmes in Argentina, Serbia, Sri Lanka, & South Africa, written by members of the Right to Social Security Campaign: https://lnkd.in/e-jFHTmJ Our work on the need for universal social security features heavily in 'Four arguments for universal social protection floors to achieve the right to social security for all', which we prepared in collaboration with Act Svenska kyrkan and ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e6_hVT2z

Join our free 4-hour virtual training on social protection in the Pacific and Timor-Leste.   📆 Wednesday 6 November 2024, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm AEDT   You'll learn: ✅ What is social protection? ✅ Why is it important? ✅ Who does it help? ✅ How and why are countries in the Pacific and Timor-Leste investing in it? The training is for professionals working in or with Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste.   🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gi6XY8FD    #SocialProtection #Pacific #TimorLeste Development Pathways Ltd