The symposium will gather a group of researchers, emerging scholars, social policy specialists, practitioners, public officials and advocates engaged in social protection programmes to share experiences, knowledge and tools to build and strengthen social protection systems in Africa and particularly in the Southern and East Africa regions. This initiative intends to promote South-South cooperation, dialogue, innovation and learning on how best to apply successful policies and practices in an African context. There will be a welcome/registration reception on Monday evening the 23 May.
Background Document Call for Abstracts