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🚨 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬? Join us for a #SPorgWebinar exploring this critical question. 📢 The discussion will examine lessons from Yemen’s protracted crisis, focusing on how local actors, national capacity building, and strategic partnerships can strengthen the effectiveness and accountability of social protection systems in crisis contexts. 🔍 Speakers from BASIC Research, STAAR Facility, The Share Trust, and key experts will share insights on how localisation goes beyond NGO funding to create more resilient and responsive social protection mechanisms. 📅 27 February 🕛 14:00 GMT 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/d7a7tpXs Rachel Slater Paul Harvey socialprotection.org Abeer Alabsi #SocialProtection #CrisisResponse #Localisation #BASICResearch #HumanitarianAction #CapacityBuilding #SPorgWebinar

Listen to Gabrielle Smith from STAAR Facility and BASIC Researcher Rachel Slater speak about 'Maintaining and Sustaining Social Protection in Conflict and Fragile Settings' The recording of socialprotection.org's webinar is now available 👇

🔍 New Research: Social Protection in Post-Assad Syria #Syria is undergoing an unprecedented transition following the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024, and the rise of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). In this rapidly shifting landscape, how is social protection evolving? As part of the Institute of Development Studies-led BASIC Research Programme, Proximity International conducted a rapid assessment of the current changes in social protection across the country. Through 10 Syrian researchers covering nine governorates, the findings reveal a further deterioration of social protection services, with increasingly blurred lines between government support, local charities, and humanitarian relief efforts. 📄 Read the full report by Alexandrine Dupras, PhD and Rachel Slater on Proximity International's website: https://lnkd.in/egCtN4de 🔗 Direct link to report PDF: https://lnkd.in/eWidUrMa #Syria #SocialProtection #Research #HumanitarianAid #HTS #BASICResearch #ProximityInternational

📑 New BASIC Research opinion by Louisa Seferis, Harem Karem, and Paul Harvey 🔎 The state of social assistance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: A system in flux Since 2015, social assistance in the KRI has been largely inactive, leaving vulnerable communities to rely on local organisations and international actors. But while these local groups provide vital lifelines, they often operate without coordination or integration into formal systems. A recent BASIC study sheds light on the crucial role of local actors in bridging this gap. The research highlights: ✅ The power of local networks in reaching those in need ✅ The importance of trust and transparency in aid delivery ✅ The need for greater participation of frontline providers in decision-making ✅ The urgency of coordinating local and international efforts If the KRI is to build a more inclusive and accountable social protection system, it must integrate these local efforts into formal frameworks. 📢 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eWjRD8wh #SocialProtection #Localisation #HumanitarianAid #KRI #SocialAssistance

As the BASIC Research programme enters its final year, it's a good time to reflect on the critical nature of this research. How can we ensure that social protection systems meet the needs of the most vulnerable in a rapidly changing global landscape? 🌍 Reimagining Social Protection in an Uncertain World 🎙️ In this episode of the Institute of Development Studies' podcast #BetweenTheLines, Rachel Sabates-Wheeler delves into these critical questions with esteemed guests: ✅ Charis Reid (International Labour Organization) ✅ Jeremy Seekings (University of Cape Town) ✅ Maria Klara Kuss (UNICEF) Key topics of discussion: 💡The politics of social protection—supporting governments and civil society to create locally appropriate systems. 💡 Inclusion and innovation—empowering vulnerable and excluded groups, with a focus on gender equality. 💡 Crisis contexts—strengthening humanitarian–development transitions in conflict-affected areas like Lebanon, Iraq, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Social protection is more important than ever, as nearly 50% of the global population still lacks coverage. We must act now to scale up inclusive, responsive, and sustainable systems. 🎧 Don’t miss this insightful conversation that offers practical lessons for researchers, policymakers, and advocates alike. 👉 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/grAmWAWM #SocialProtection #Development

Join BASIC Research and STAAR Facility's webinar tomorrow on maintaining and sustaining social protection in conflict and fragile settings Panelists will discuss examples from #Yemen, #Iraq, #Syria, #Ethiopia, and the #Sahel, highlighting strategies for sustaining systems, leveraging local capacities, and ensuring conflict sensitivity. Conflict reshapes vulnerabilities and challenges social protection systems in profound ways. Drawing on evidence from recent research by STAAR Facility and Basic Research, this webinar will explore how conflict affects the design and delivery of social protection, from financing and operational choices to the inclusion of vulnerable groups. More info 🔗https://lnkd.in/d59SbAVR

📢 ONE WEEK to submit papers on social & humanitarian assistance in crises 📢 The Institute of Development Studies invites paper proposals for the upcoming international conference, ‘Social and Humanitarian Assistance in Crises: Agendas, Ambitions, and Aspirations for More Effective Intervention,’ held by BASIC Research from 16-18 September 2025. This conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore ways to enhance global knowledge and action on social protection for populations in crisis. 📝 Themes for Paper Proposals: - Coordination & financing across the humanitarian, development, & peace nexus - Politics, accountability, & access - Sustaining systems in crises - Strengthening livelihoods in protracted crises - Methods for researching social assistance in crises 🌍 Bursaries available for participants from the Global South. 🔗More about the conference and proposal submission: https://lnkd.in/e4AnJ3RA

📢 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 – 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌍 Don't miss your chance to contribute to the BASIC Conference 2025; "Social and Humanitarian Assistance in Crises: Agendas, Ambitions, and Aspirations for More Effective Intervention." 📝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬: ▻ Coordination & financing across the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus ▻ Politics, accountability, & access ▻ Sustaining systems in crises ▻ Strengthening livelihoods in protracted crises ▻ Methods for researching social assistance in crises 🌍 Bursaries available for participants from the Global South. 🕒𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 15 January 2025 ℹ️More about the conference and proposal submission 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4AnJ3RA

📣 New Research Paper 📜 In the #Kurdistan Region of #Iraq (KRI), government-led social assistance programmes have been largely inactive since 2015. This gap has been filled by local organisations and international actors, but often without coordination, leaving vulnerable communities underserved. Our latest paper by Louisa Seferis, Harem K., Paul Harvey, and Brigitte Rohwerder, ‘A Bridge to Those in Need: Frontline Provider Perspectives on the Accountability of Social Assistance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’, highlights how local organisations can play a pivotal role in bridging this gap by: 👉 Acting as vital connectors between sporadic aid efforts and scalable, formal programmes. 👉 Providing information, facilitating referrals, and building trust with communities. 👉 Ensuring accountability of both the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and international organisations. Key findings and recommendations include: ✔️ Greater local involvement to enable effective, dignified, and coordinated social assistance. ✔️ Systematic use of personal and community-based networks to identify and support those in need. ✔️ Integrating local organisations into decision-making processes to create inclusive, scalable, and coherent social protection frameworks. By amplifying frontline perspectives, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how local actors can enhance social assistance in contexts with limited government systems. The insights are not only relevant to the KRI but also to other regions where local actors are stepping up to fill the void. 📖 Explore the full findings and recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/eCvMch2K #SocialProtection