When crisis strikes, the absence of social protection can plunge millions back into poverty overnight. Today, over half the world’s population has no safety net at all. From pandemics to climate shocks, the lack of resilience isn’t just a humanitarian challenge, it’s an economic time bomb.

This panel explores how inclusive, adaptive, and well-financed social protection systems, from cash transfers, to social insurance, public works, and digital safety nets, can transform vulnerability into resilience. Drawing on global success stories, we will unpack what works, how technology is reshaping delivery, and why investing in social protection is not a cost but a driver of poverty eradication and sustainable growth.

Join us as we reimagine social protection as a catalyst for dignity, empowerment, and opportunity.