Development Pathways

I joined @DevPathways's podcast🎙️to discuss the human right to social security and what it means in practice with @Alshami_farah & Olivia Claxton.💫 Listen below! open.spotify.com/episode/4WOrV4…

Intern’nal Day of PWDs 2024 Social Protection Champion Hon. @gdbhoka1 ,MP Obongi county and Principal Gerontologist, Patrick Menya from @Mglsd_UG joined the morning at @ntvuganda show to make a case a child disability grant. #SocialProtection4All #InternationalDayofPWDS24

Jordan commits to a universal pension in the recently launched National Elderly Strategy, prepared by the National Council for Family Affairs, @UNESCWA, and the Uk Gov-funded Shamil project, implemented by @DevPathways. Read more: albaladnews.net/article/412307 @UKinJordan

We will be in Canberra for the 2024 Australasian Aid Conference next week! If you're there, come find our booth or join us for a panel discussion on the intersections of climate change and social protection systems, with @JustKIDDing_DP presenting. @WeAreDTGlobal @OPMglobal

📚 Check out the newest "Policy in Focus: Overcoming Food Security and Nutrition Roadblocks in Social Protection." tinyurl.com/45p98aax +

🇹🇳 Proud to support Tunisia's comprehensive review of its #SocialProtection system, launched on Nov 14 by Minister Al Ahmar. Our collaboration with @CRES_Tunisia and @UNESCWA identifies key reforms to strengthen social security for all Tunisians. unescwa.org/publications/l… #MENA

How can Basic Income support a just energy transition? Communities are being devastated by climate disasters. Workers are being negatively impacted by transitions in the energy system. Debates are raging internationally as the world meets at #COP29 to discuss these challenges. An important question is how social protection, particularly #BasicIncome can protect communities and workers, and support a #JustEnergyTransition (JET). This factsheet by @IEJ_SA explores the international and local discussions and evidence on this question. *It will soon be available in four languages* iej.org.za/ubig-factsheet…

4 billion people lack coverage to social protection amid planetary crises. @gabrielekohler proposes solutions: abolishing fuel subsidies, debt rescheduling, progressive taxation, and international collaboration to fund a more equitable global safety net. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

The strategy launch has started a very important conversation about how Jordan will move ahead with an inclusive and comprehensive approach to providing financial security, and social and health care to older persons!

The second panel featured a lively discussion about how best to support older persons, especially through health and social services. The importance of quick healthcare, care homes, and proper communication of programmes were key concerns.

Our Shamil team is pleased to co-host the launch of Jordan's National Elderly Strategy 2025-2030 in Amman today, alongside the National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA) and @UNESCWA!

#Hiring We're looking for a Business Development professional to run Development Pathways’ Business Development and Communications Department and help run the organisation as a member of the Leadership Team! For more info: developmentpathways.co.uk/current-opport… @devex @SP_Gateway

What are #cashplus programmes? How do they work? Do they work...? How do they fit within #socialprotection world? Check out this great conversation with Pietro Bonanome on @DevPathways #podcast 👇 @OU_CSGD @SP_Gateway

“Every person with a disability should be able to access social security as a basic human right” 👏🏼 - @JustKIDDing_DP at the Multi-regional Global Disability Pre-Summit 2024 in #Jordan #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters #SocialProtection

💡Did you know? Coverage for persons with severe disabilities varies across #MENA, with some countries providing benefits to less than 10% of those in need? Meanwhile, Oman recently introduced a universal disability benefit, ensuring over 80% coverage 🌍 #Disabilityrights

🎙️On stage now at the Multi-regional Global Disability Summit 2024 in Jordan @GDS_Disability : Dr. Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP, joining a distinguished panel on #SocialProtection : How to Translate it into Commitments at the #GDS2025! 🌍 Stay tuned for live insights💭