Stephen Kidd
@JustKIDDing_DP
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Senior Social Policy Specialist at Development Pathways.
UK
Joined June 2013
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
developmentpathways.co.uk
In this new Pathways’ Perspectives piece, Stephen Kidd (Principal Social Security Specialist), Diloá Athias (Senior Economist) and Olivia Claxton (Social Protection Officer) examine the ILO’s claim...
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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
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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
devpolicy.org
Zero rating the GST on basic goods and introducing social transfers. Ideas for PNG's upcoming budget, presented by Andrew Anton Mako and Stephen Howes.
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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
ft.lk
Background Sri Lanka has a new President. One of his most important tasks will be to restore the trust of the nation’s citizens in the State. In recent decades, the public’s trust in the State has...
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“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
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@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
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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!
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@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)
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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)
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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
theguardian.com
Country has been enjoying historic growth in economy, which has tripled since it started crude oil extraction in 2019
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📢 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
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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
developmentpathways.co.uk
By Nicholas Freeland I very much enjoyed Stephen’s humble and courageous admission that he is a reformed poverty-targeter! And I admire his plaintive appeal to all deluded believers in poverty...
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Do you have 5+ years experience in project management? Apply 👇🏾👇🏾 @AR_Renaissance @ArabReform_ARI @ArabNGONetwork
📢 #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
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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
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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
developmentpathways.co.uk
I have a confession to make: I used to be a true believer in poverty targeting. I know, it’s shocking to hear and difficult for me to admit, but we all, at some time, need to come face-to-face with...
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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
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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
developmentpathways.co.uk
Development Pathways is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Krystle Kabare Scholarship 2024. This scholarship offers full academic funding for one Kenyan graduate student with...
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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.
economist.com
Many pregnant women and babies are malnourished—and not just in poor countries
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🎥 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
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3/3 Read our policy brief for more: https://t.co/Q34d0AISH0
@Refugees @UNHumanRights @hrw @JustKIDDing_DP @knoxvydmanov @ESouvairan @SamiaQ @DrSBuchanan @rasmusjs
developmentpathways.co.uk
In 2022, the number of forcibly displaced people globally passed 100 million people for the first time in history. This brief explains how social security can help to secure human rights for some of...
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