Stephen Kidd

Senior Social Policy Specialist at Development Pathways.

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Please see our new paper which shows that the ILO's claim that it will cost 19.8% of the combined GDP of low-income countries to introduce universal social security is completely wrong. It's way cheaper! https://t.co/fj6AuLnlLo @SP_Gateway @scottsantens @soc_protection @Shiringul

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

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

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Have a look at this call for PNG to follow Fiji's example and introduce tax-financed social security schemes, in particular old age and disability benefits. https://t.co/IGrz56nu1A @devpolicy

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Please see a recent article I wrote for the @FT_SriLanka highlighting the importance of building a universal social security system as a means of building trust in the new government. https://t.co/lLwElhvNZ2 @scottsantens @UNICEF_SriLanka @SriLankaTweet @ipe_sl @MFA_SriLanka

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

“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

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

@JustKIDDing_DP also shares the benefits of universal pensions through experiences from other countries, not only raising standards of living for older persons but also for their families, especially young children.

#SocialProtection #OldAgePensions

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Please see this opportunity to work with Development Pathways as Head of Business Development. This is a key position on the senior leadership team and will play a critical role in driving forward our growth. It's only for ambitious people! https://t.co/ofA1Exo55r

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

@ArabReform_ARI @K_Beckerle @amnesty @luca_pellerano @ilo Key takeaways from our discussion are
🚫Poverty targeting is limited and has high exclusion errors, particularly in complex contexts where poverty rates are rapidly expanding and deepening. For example, in 🇵🇸 Palestine 58% of the poorest are left out of poor relief programs (2/3)

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

Great to be part of a lively discussion on the downsides of poverty-targeted social safety nets for @ArabReform_ARI's Second Annual Policy Forum, with presentations from @K_Beckerle (@amnesty), @luca_pellerano (@ilo) and Raja Kattan (WB). ✨🗣️(1/3)

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Guyana has just introduced a one-off UBI to share the proceeds of its oil wealth, even with non-residents. Key question is whether this will become an annual event. https://t.co/SWf4Ku3jH0 @scottsantens @Mark4UBI @basicincome @rBasicIncome @Ugentilini @BasicIncomeOrg

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

@ISSPF_MENA @DevPathways @ArabReform_ARI Looking forward to speaking at this event tomorrow, discussing the challenges of targeting in social protection and what the evidence tells us.

[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

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Here's a fantastic new blog by Nick Freeland on the perils of poverty targeting, conditionalities and public works - the @WorldBank normal prescription - and a plea for universality: https://t.co/smBGUHVaYY @scottsantens @Ugentilini @SP_Gateway @IsabelGSJ @soc_protection

[ISSPF MENA @ISSPF_MENA]

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

@AR_Renaissance @ArabReform_ARI @ArabNGONetwork

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Here's a great opportunity to work for Development Pathways as a Project Manager on the UK FCDO's groundbreaking Shamil social protection project: https://t.co/1ASRDrgXP2 @SP_Gateway

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Have a look at my new blog in which I confess my past as a true believer in poverty targeting and how I underwent a paradigm shift in my thinking. https://t.co/lRu7K7oGXY @scottsantens @Ugentilini @Shiringul @WBG_SPLabor @SP_Gateway @soc_protection @knoxvydmanov @UNICEFSocPolicy

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

Great to see how Mauritius has extended its universal child benefit (for 0-3s) for another year and increased its value by 25%. Another win for universality! https://t.co/NOnhRKwQTI. @scottsantens @LenaSimet @GunnelANycander @UNICEFSocPolicy @SP_Gateway @DevPathways @Shiringul

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

Are you a Kenyan with a disability wanting to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Health, Anthropology, Economics, Sociology or Social Statistics? You could secure a full #scholarship to study at the @uonbi

Read more: https://t.co/ZkNbcv35t2

@africademics @schoolafrica

[Stephen Kidd @JustKIDDing_DP]

While @TheEconomist has published an important article on the importance of tackling undernutrition, it fails to mention the importance of building a universal, lifecycle social security system in all countries as a critical measure to tackle the problem. https://t.co/A59N42LkjY

[Development Pathways @DevPathways]

🎥 Exciting news! Our video showcasing the launch of the Shamil project is now live! Join us as we embark on a journey towards comprehensive social protection in Jordan.

https://t.co/4YOx74jvzv

@UKinJordan @AR_Renaissance @JustKIDDing_DP #Jordan #SocialProtection