Government officials and experts have gathered in Addis Ababa to strengthen social protection systems that reach underserved populations and respond to economic pressures, climate-related disasters, and conflict. The interregional workshop, held at the United Nations Conference Centre from 7 to 9 October, is co-organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the African Union Commission. The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) provides technical support. In her opening remarks, Ms. Zuzana Schwidrowski, Director of ECA's Socio-Economic Development Division, emphasized that social protection is essential to meeting basic needs, managing risks, and building sustainable livelihoods.
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