GCSPF e-Newsletter #96 - January 2024

The gradual introduction of universal social security is feasible – and already happening!
Webinar: 8 February, 2024 - 10:00 GMT
While universal social protection is broadly embraced as a goal or at least “a vision”, most social security programmes in low- and middle-income countries are poverty-targeted rather than universal, especially if they are supported by international development partners. The standard argument that “universal social security is simply not affordable in poor countries” typically overrides all arguments for universality. In this webinar this argument is challenged through the presentation of two new reports by Development Pathways and Act Church of Sweden: An affordable and feasible pathway to universal social security using the principle of universality and Taking stock of progress: a compilation of universal or benefit-tested social security programmes in low- and middle-income countries.
For mor information: Gunnel Axelsson Nycander or Lalchhanhimi Bungsut - Register here - Read more

How is digital technology helping to include informal workers into social protection schemes or how is it creating new barriers for these people to access protection? What are the risks and opportunities? What is the role of informal workers organisations in building more inclusive registration systems? These are some of the questions we will try to answer by looking at some cases of programmes and policies countries are implementing to expand their social protection systems to include informal workers. Listen this Podcast

The book is a celebration of Michael Cichon's professional life and legacy, which brings together memories, thoughts, messages, pictures and anecdotes that many people from around the world have shared with us in Michael's memory. The book is intended first and foremost for Michael's family, as well as for those who have known Michael, who have contributed to this book, and who cherish his memory and legacy. Read more

The fifth USP2030 Membership Assembly will be held in March 2024 (dates to be announced). In addition to providing updates on progress, new members and working group results, it will provide an opportunity for members to reflect together on how to strengthen the partnership's capacity to engage, include and support Global South actors, including through strategic alignment with the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions, based on the USP2030 strategy on engaging the Global South. Read more

The mission of Community Focus Foundation Ghana (CFF-Ghana) is to empower communities to harness available local resources (human, materials and financial) of the society for the socio-economic development of their respective communities. Our vision is a Ghana where the governance architecture prioritizes development to the benefit of all citizens. Read more

L’Action Contre les Violations des Droits des Personnes Vulnérables - ACVDP (République Démocratique du Congo) est une organisation non gouvernementale des droits de l’homme reconnue comme Asbl par l’Etat Congolais sous le N°F.92/9945 du Ministère de la Justice, des droits humains et des affaires sociales. Elle est dotée du statut consultatif spécial des Nations Unies ECOSOC et basée à Kinshasa sur l’avenue Mikondo N°3A Quartier Biyela dans la Commune de Kimbanseke. Avec des antennes dans 5 provinces à savoir Nord et Sud Ubangui, Nord et Sud Kivu et Mongala. Read more