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🔔 New podcast on cash plus programmes, featuring Keetie Roelen and Pietro Bonanome and hosted by Dhanisha Raj. In this episode, our guests explore what cash-plus programmes are and the evidence around their impact. While promising, these initiatives also encounter challenges around cost, coordination, and context-specific implementation that must be carefully navigated to achieve sustainable, scalable results. A great episode for experts and beginners to the field of social protection alike! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eeYAqCFV

Congratulations Natasha Turia for winning the 2024 Australasian AID Conference 3 Minute Aid Pitch! Thanks also to the other amazing entrants: Nicol Herbert, Jack Hennesey, Stephen Kidd, Ujjwal Krishna & Martina Zapf. What a way to finish the 10th #AAC! 📺 Watch all the pitches now: https://lnkd.in/geViFbzG 📖 View the presentations: https://lnkd.in/gi6kXHvW The Asia Foundation Development Intelligence Lab Development Pathways Ltd Department of Pacific Affairs ANU College of Asia & the Pacific #AAC2024 #AidandDevelopment #10years

Last day at #AAC2024! As the conference came to a close, we were glad to be able to hear Jesse Doyle of our Australian Aid-funded Partnerships for Social Protection (P4SP) speak about the need to invest in social protection in the Pacific Islands and Timor Leste, based on the research paper published earlier this year: https://lnkd.in/eGEUBQnr Stephen Kidd and Nicol Herbert also participated in the 3 Minute Aid Pitches, suggesting innovative aid ideas for international development. We’re happy to have met so many amazing people at this conference, and we hope to stay connected and work with you to achieve inclusive and sustainable development! ⌘ Elena Pak Grace Corcoran Lalchhanhimi Bungsut

Happening at the #AAC2024! This morning, we hosted a panel discussion on social protection's role in responding to the challenges of the climate crisis. We heard from Melanie Pill of the Lowy Institute, who spoke of the distinct threats climate change poses in the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Stephen Kidd, Development Pathways, then spoke about how universal, multi-tiered social security systems can provide the necessary support to those who need it most when disasters hit. We also heard from Ruth Honculada-Georget from FAO, who gave us a concrete example of a pilot programme from the Philippines that attempts to integrate anticipatory action and disaster risk reduction within the country's social protection plan. We are grateful to all the presenters, who left us with much to think about! A special thank you to Joanna Pickles from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, who seamlessly led the panel through the discussion. And another big thank you to ⌘ Elena Pak for organising this panel and making it happen. Watch this space for a more in-depth report from the presentation!

We were honored to be hosted at the residence of the British Ambassador to Jordan. During the engagement day, we convened to discuss the critical issue of integrating persons with disabilities into society and the workplace. As the "Shamil" team, we were privileged to engage in dialogue with His Excellency the Ambassador and the FCDO team. We also had the opportunity to attend a panel discussion featuring representatives from the International Labour Organization, Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD), Humanity & inclusion (HI) Be positive, and The Washington Group approach was presented. We met with a diverse group of government officials, NGO representatives, and civil society organizations. These interactions provided invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing persons with disabilities in Jordan. ✴️ Dr. Mohannad Alazzah, SG of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, shared his inspiring story. Sara AlUtaibi Sawsan Gharaibeh Reem Abdel-Hadi fatma chehidi Ghadeer Alhares Nayfeh Al Kurdi Solomon Nyamande Reem Aslan Development Pathways Ltd

Attending #AAC2024? Stop by our booth to explore innovative approaches to social protection systems in low- and middle-income countries. Learn about our Partnerships for Social Protection (P4SP) programme, where we collaborate with governments in the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste to enhance social support frameworks through Australian Aid funding. Lalchhanhimi Bungsut Grace Corcoran ⌘ Elena Pak Nicol Herbert Stephen Kidd Jesse Doyle Development Policy Centre

Development Pathways is sponsoring this year's Australasian Aid Conference happening in Canberra from 3-5 December! The conference brings together leading experts in development, both from local and international development organisations. During the conference, Stephen Kidd will present at a panel discussion on 'The critical intersections of social protection systems and climate change', supported by other team members. Jesse Doyle will also present Partnerships for Social Protection (P4SP)'s research on social protection financing in the Pacific and Timor-Leste. More information on that later. We look forward to listening, learning, and engaging with other international development specialists! ⌘ Elena Pak Nicol Herbert Lalchhanhimi Bungsut Grace Corcoran

Join us if you're in Canberra next week!

New partnership in Jordan! Jordan's National Council For Family Affairs (NCFA) and our UK International Development-funded Shamil Project have signed a significant memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration on family affairs and social protection in Jordan. Key highlights of this partnership include: - Developing joint work plans - Sharing expertise and conducting research - Preparing policy papers on family-related issues - Capacity building through evidence-based policies NCFA Secretary-General Mohammad Miqdadi emphasised improving the quality of life for Jordanian families. At the same time, the Shamil Project Team Leader, Bernie Wyler highlighted the importance of creating an enabling environment for family stability. This collaboration represents a strategic approach to addressing family challenges through collaborative, informed policymaking. Read more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/erj5US6t

🌐 Transforming Social Support: Indonesia's Digital Pathway to Inclusive Development Our team members Richard Chirchir and Diloa Bailey-Athias have supported the new UNICEF report on Indonesia's groundbreaking Integrated Socio-Economic Registration System, a system that creates unprecedented opportunities for efficient public service delivery by digitally unifying complex socio-economic data. Some key findings about the system: - Technological Integration: Leveraging data platforms to map vulnerable populations with precision - Strategic Efficiency: Streamlining resource allocation through transparent, centralised registration - Community Empowerment: Building localised capacity for responsive social support mechanisms Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/e6v9UANJ #SocialInnovation #TechForGood #IndonesiaDevelopment #UNICEFImpact