ISSPF MENA

Inclusive Social Security Policy Forum for the MENA region

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

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[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

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: https://t.co/FSLkFcpmBP

@UKinJordan

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

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. https://t.co/n2i3XUQmTb

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

رعت وزيرة التنمية اﻻجتماعية، وفاء بني مصطفى، أمس اﻷحد، جلسة
نقاشية حول محاور اﻻستراتيجية الوطنية لكبار السن لﻸعوام 2025-2030.
@DevPathways @UKinJordan @UNESCWA
https://t.co/K9HsF121Oi

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

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!

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

#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: https://t.co/ItSChyRX4g

@devex @SP_Gateway

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

📢 Join us Nov 7th as @DevPathways' @JustKIDDing_DP Kidd joins @ArabReform_ARI's Regional Policy Forum to explore how universal social protection is financially feasible in Arab states!

🕑 8:45-10 AM GMT
Register: https://t.co/pSmwDYihni

#SocialProtection #MENA

[Arab Reform Initiative / مبادرة الإصلاح العربي @ArabReform_ARI]

Financing mechanisms are key for the effective implementation of universal social protection systems. However, Arab States and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) often avoid these systems, citing complexities and preferring poverty-targeted safety nets funded through loans or grants. This approach leads to debt, austerity, and constrained social spending, alongside conditionalities that can undermine inclusivity and sustainability.

Alternative financing options can help avoid these pitfalls, including global social protection funds, taxation, self-financed schemes, debt restructuring, climate finance, and progressive fiscal reforms. Such alternatives support wealth redistribution and sustainable, solidarity-based financing.

In response, the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI) is hosting its second Annual Regional Policy Forum, in collaboration with Oxfam in MENA, to discuss financing mechanisms for universal social protection in the Arab region. This event, taking place on November 7th, will gather experts, activists, and policymakers to explore feasible, context-specific alternatives to debt and austerity while drawing on international best practices in social protection financing.

Register: https://t.co/4iFsVmoVp6

#Social_protection #policy #Finance #Forum

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

🆕Why are poverty-targeted social protection programmes still promoted? How can we foster more compassionate, universal approaches to social protection?

Nicholas Freeland shares his thoughts on our latest blog: https://t.co/o4Xp9X2XqG

@KeetieRoelen @NeilColemanSA @SP_Gateway

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

Do you have 5+ years experience in project management? Apply 👇🏾👇🏾

@AR_Renaissance @ArabReform_ARI @ArabNGONetwork

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

📢 #HiringAlert

Looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee our @UKinJordan-funded Shamil project in Amman, Jordan! Manage workplan, budgets, operations, and more for this critical social protection initiative.

More info here: https://t.co/5HUoHRcbNW

[Arab Reform Initiative / مبادرة الإصلاح العربي @ArabReform_ARI]

The Arab Reform Initiative’s Social Protection Program is organizing its second Annual Regional Policy Forum, in partnership with Oxfam-MENA, around financing mechanisms for universal social protection systems in the Arab region.

☂  This Forum brings together researchers, practitioners, activists, and policymakers to share and discuss the latest research findings from ARI, partners of SPP’s Arab Region Hub for Social Protection, members of the Global Campaign for the Right to Social Security, and independent civil society at large.

The aim of this year’s Forum is to offer a space for a multi-stakeholder dialogue looking into advancing evidence-based alternatives to debt and austerity that are feasible and tangible given the context-specificities of the different Arab countries. It also seeks to build on international success stories and lessons learned, and benefit from good practices of fiscal space strategies for universal social protection.

�� Details and Registration:
https://t.co/3WAJRABbLs

#SocialProtection

[Farah Al Shami @Alshami_farah]

Join us tomorrow!
• If you are in D.C. and can join in-peron, you need to register prior to the event.
• Breakfast will be served at 8:30am, the session will start at 9:00am.
• You can also join online.
Registration links here: https://t.co/Gov25sXrvA
@hrw @ArabReform_ARI

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

📢 CGE Modeling Expert/ Senior Economist needed! Help analyse economic impacts of social protection in Jordan
🔹 Dec '24 - Mar '25
🔹 Mission to Jordan
🔹 Apply by Nov 15
https://t.co/8JXK7jyrVg

#Economics #Development #Jordan @ArabReform_ARI @AR_Renaissance @ArabNGONetwork

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

The Shamil project is looking for a #consultant to support the project as a Childcare Specialist. Find out more about the role here: https://t.co/tufxwePYyE

#Hiring @ArabReform_ARI @ArabReform_ARI @SavetheChildren @savechildrenuk @AR_Renaissance @ObsTunEco @TheCeSSRA

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

New on our blog: ILO World Social Protection Report 2024-26 authors discuss universal social protection for climate action & just transition. Learn how these systems support climate resilience & workers in green economies. Insights from @ILO experts! https://t.co/e6jCICCOdc

[Arab Reform Initiative / مبادرة الإصلاح العربي @ArabReform_ARI]

📢 New Policy Paper: Lebanon's Social Protection System Suffers Amidst the Current War: Urgent Action Needed!

Lebanon’s social protection system is on the verge of collapse as the war deepens the country’s economic and humanitarian crises. This new policy paper co-authored by Cynthia Saghir from CAMEALEON, Farah Al Shami from ARI, and Diana Tonea from CAMEALEON, presents a sobering assessment of Lebanon’s social protection response during the ongoing conflict. It underscores the challenges facing the country, where displacement, poverty, and lack of access to basic services have reached unprecedented levels. It also provides policy recommendations for a more timely and effective response.
🔑 Key Findings:
Lebanon’s social safety nets are overstretched and fragmented.
Emergency responses have failed to reach most displaced and impoverished citizens.

🚨 Immediate Actions Needed:
Expand social safety nets and allocate budget reserves.
Improve coordination between the government and humanitarian organizations.

💡 Long-Term Solutions:
Implement the National Social Protection Strategy.
Establish a universal social security system.

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For more details, read the full paper here:
https://t.co/DLFuXStmzf

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The Cash Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Organizational Network (CAMEALEON) is an NGO-led network of partners conducting research and analysis in support of social assistance for refugee and host communities in Lebanon. Established in 2017, the CAMEALEON initiative is based on the principle that evidence-generating activities and promotion of a learning culture can support better outcomes for and improved accountability to affected populations. CAMEALEON uses an approach based on learning and advocacy to inform policymaking on social assistance in Lebanon. CAMEALEON is jointly managed by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam, and SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL

#Lebanon #SocialProtection #PolicyPaper

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

Looking for #Consultants in childcare!

Shamil is looking for an international childcare specialist to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the feasibility of introducing free or affordable childcare in Jordan.

You can find the job description here: https://t.co/tufxwePYyE

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

We are at the @UNESCAP 8th Committee on Social Development! Join the discussion on 'Strengthening regional cooperation on social protection in Asia and the Pacific sessions' online: https://t.co/lplqKF8n4B

@JustKIDDing_DP

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

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[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

“Inclusive social security for persons with disabilities in the global sense makes it possible to empower [them], ensuring that they enjoy dignity, independence and the opportunity to participate fully in society on an equal basis with other people” - @MaddieCretney

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

We're proud to support Jordan's HCD in prep for the 2025 Global Disability Summit through our @UKinJordan-funded Shamil project! Recent consultations focused on inclusive social protection, bringing together key stakeholders. #DisabilityRights #GDS2025