Join us for a panel that will feature a facilitated discussion between practitioners, donors and researchers on the appropriate scope and the ways in which social protection can support growth and livelihoods in crises, including through strengthening linkages with peacebuilding actors and spaces.
A debate on how the gains made through social protection can be protected in crisis settings. With growth and jobs once again featuring strongly in aid discourses, what are realistic objectives for programming in crises? To what extent should peace and social cohesion feature in social protection objectives in crises?
With recent ruptures in the aid landscape, social protection agendas are once again pivoting to a focus on supporting jobs and growth. For example, promoting economic growth and employment are key objectives for the World Bank – which, following recent reductions in aid by the US and other European countries, stands as a leading supporter of social protection in fragile and conflict-affected countries.
Yet, in protracted crises, where needs are heightened and programme functions overstretched, it can be difficult to support livelihoods. Rather, achieving a balance between the protective and promotive functions of social protection is critical for fostering both immediate survival and long-term resilience.
Speakers
- TBC
Chair
- Carla Lacerda, STAAR Social Protection Technical Assistance, Advice, and Resources Facility.
How to watch
This event forms part of the BASIC research conference being held at IDS from the 16 to 18 September and is open to those participants to attend in person.
However, this event is open to all to watch online.
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