Turning the COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity: what is next for social protect

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IPC-IG
Indonesia
Cambodia

The panel on Asia and the Pacific allowed social protection experts from the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) and government representatives to present and discuss social protection responses to COVID-19 in the region, with the moderation and comments from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

First, researchers from the IPC-IG team provided a regional overview of how social protection mechanisms were used by the countries in Asia and the Pacific region in the response to the crisis. The presentation was based on an analytical mapping which the IPC-IG research team has conducted since the outbreak of the pandemic, with support from UNDP and GIZ.

The regional overview was followed by more detailed presentations from country representatives from Indonesia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, who discussed the main actions, challenges and achievements of the social protection programmes implemented in their respective countries. This was followed by a Q&A session.

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This session was a virtual World Café allowing for peer-to-peer dialogue in English.

Participants met in breakout rooms with up to 10 people. In this intimate space, they had the opportunity to share their experiences and tacit knowledge on Social Protection Responses to COVID-19 from their country or programmatic work.

Sessions were not recorded, allowing for a genuine and open dialogue; however, participants were encouraged to document their insights from the conversation using the provided virtual tools.

After this exchange, the moderator wrapped up and closed the regional discussion of Asia Pacific.

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• Jordan country overview
  

The panel on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) allowed social protection experts from the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) and government representatives to present and discuss social protection responses to COVID-19 in the region, with the moderation and comments from UNDP Africa and UNICEF MENARO.

First, researchers from the IPC-IG team provided a regional overview of how social protection mechanisms were used by the countries in the SSA and MENA region in the response to the crisis. The presentation was based on an analytical mapping which the IPC-IG research team has conducted since the outbreak of the pandemic, with support from UNDP and GIZ.

The regional overview was followed by more detailed presentations from country representatives from Congo, Jordan, Morocco and Namibia, who discussed the main actions, challenges and achievements of the social protection programmes implemented in their respective countries. This was followed by a Q&A session.

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This session was a virtual World Café allowing for peer-to-peer dialogue both in English and in French.

Participants met in breakout rooms with up to 10 people. In this intimate space, they had the opportunity to share their experiences and tacit knowledge on Social Protection Responses to COVID-19 from their country or programmatic work.

Sessions were not recorded allowing for a genuine and open dialogue; however, participants were encouraged to document their insights from the conversation using the provided virtual tools.

After this exchange, the moderator wrapped up and closed the regional discussion of sub-Saharan Africa and MENA.

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Session recordings available in Spanish here

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IPC-IG
Chile
Guatemala
Colombia
Brazil

The panel on Latin America and the Caribbean allowed social protection experts from the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) and government representatives to present and discuss social protection responses to COVID-19 in the region, with the moderation and comments from UN ECLAC.

First, researchers from the IPC-IG team provided a regional overview of how social protection mechanisms were used by the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean region in the response to the crisis. The presentation was based on an analytical mapping which the IPC-IG research team has conducted since the outbreak of the pandemic with support from UNDP and GIZ.

The regional overview was followed by more detailed presentations from country representatives from Brazil, Chile and Guatemala, who discussed the main actions, challenges and achievements of the social protection programmes implemented in their respective countries. This was followed by a Q&A session.

Session recordings available here
Session recordings available in Spanish here 

This session was a virtual World Café allowing for peer-to-peer dialogue both in English and Spanish.

Participants met in breakout rooms with up to 10 people. In this intimate space, they had the opportunity to share their experiences and tacit knowledge on Social Protection Responses to COVID-19 from their country or programmatic work.

Sessions were not recorded allowing for a genuine and open dialogue; however, participants were encouraged to document their insights from the conversation using the provided virtual tools.

After this exchange, the moderator wrapped up and closed the regional discussion of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Session recordings available here

This thematic clinic provided an opportunity to ask - and answer - questions on the approaches adopted to register and enrol new caseloads during the COVID-19 response, and lessons learned for the future.

'Clinic' sessions were an opportunity for participants to ask practical, technical questions on various topics that have been very relevant to the COVID social protection response. These were either answered 'live' or via a subsequent written discussion forum. The sessions were staffed and moderated by designated 'resource people' on that topic, but answers were provided by peers as well.

Designated resource people (allocated over Clinic A and B, while also engaging on the Discussion Forum):
Ralf Radermacher, GIZ
Rachel Strohm, IPA
Rodrigo Ortiz D’avila Assumpcao, ILO
Veronika Wodsak, ILO
Raul Julian Ruggia Frick, ISSA
Tania Nino, WFP
Emrys Schoemaker, Caribou Digital and SPACE
John Blomquist, WB
Alan Gelb, CGDEV
Phillippe George Leite, WB

Moderator for Clinic A:
Valentina Barca, SPACE

This clinic is hosted by the Digital Social Protection Working Group SPIAC-B and is co-organised by SPACE – Social Protection Approaches to COVID-19: Expert advice, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and German Development Cooperation (GDC).

The Virtual Booths were a space for member organisations and socialprotection.org’s Online Communities to showcase dedicated results of their work (for example, a product or service they are offering) related to social protection responses to COVID-19 and beyond.

This session was an opportunity for the audience to engage in informal discussions with the experts behind the work showcased in this booth.

Session recordings available here

This thematic clinic provided an opportunity to ask - and answer - questions on the approaches adopted to register and enrol new caseloads during the COVID-19 response, and lessons learned for the future.

'Clinic' sessions were an opportunity for participants to ask practical, technical questions on various topics that have been very relevant to the COVID social protection response. These were either answered 'live' or via a subsequent written discussion forum. The sessions were staffed and moderated by designated 'resource people' on that topic, but answers were provided by peers as well.

Designated resource people (allocated over Clinic A and B, while also engaging on the Discussion Forum):
Ralf Radermacher, GIZ
Rachel Strohm, IPA
Rodrigo Ortiz D’avila Assumpcao, ILO
Veronika Wodsak, ILO
Raul Julian Ruggia Frick, ISSA
Tania Nino, WFP
Emrys Schoemaker, Caribou Digital and SPACE
John Blomquist, WB
Alan Gelb, CGDEV
Phillippe George Leite, WB
Ines Rodriguez Caillava, WB

Moderator for Clinic B:
Rodolfo Beazley, SPACE

This clinic was hosted by the Digital Social Protection Working Group SPIAC-B and was co-organised by SPACE – Social Protection Approaches to COVID-19: Expert advice, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and German Development Cooperation (GDC).