1/2 🇰🇪In this new #blog, Gala Dahlet, @knowles_marco (@FAO); @Gaby_GuerSerdan, @LHarman_UK, @geejoe88 (@UNICEF); & @KeetieRoelen (@OU_CSGD, @OU_WELS, @OpenUniversity) write about the 3rd @SPConferenceKe, org. by the @labourspk. 👉Read now:

Great summary of the key takeaways from last month's @SPConferenceKe #spcke2023! 👇

The final day of the #SPCKe2023 was super gratifying. It was a great milestone also from the #socialprotection perspective as it now charts a way forward for the sector even as the Joint Call to Action 2023 was read and signed. #SPCKe2023 #SPCKeDay4 #leavingnoonebehind

#socialprotection #SPCKe2023

WFP lauds the government of Kenya🇰🇪 on its commitment to scale up social protection coverage. Investing in human capital and protecting the livelihoods of the most vulnerable people is the noble thing to do. #SPCke2023

I thank the Government 🇰🇪 for convening the #SPCke2023 to highlight the need to accelerate inclusive and integrated #socialprotectionsystems through expansion of coverage and improved shock –responsiveness for the most poor and vulnerable in the #rural & #informal economy

Head of #Sweden Development Cooperation in Kenya Annika Otterstedt at the close of 2023 @SPConferenceKe reflects on the long-standing support of Sweden that has been central to establishing an inclusive #socialprotection system in #Kenya @Sida @SP_Kenya @SwedeninKE @UNICEFKenya

@WaziriBore closed the 3rd Kenya Social Protection Conference officially #SPCKe2023 @SPConferenceKe @SP_Kenya @DCS_Kenya @UNICEF @FAOKenya @UNHCR_Kenya @ChaspKe @DSD_Kenya @helpagekenya @mercycorps @CatholicRelief @FCDOGovUK @UKaid @NSSF_ke @nhifkenya @WorldBankKenya @WFP_Kenya

Let the value of this event #SPCke2023 translate to positive results in improving the livelihoods of the people we serve - Hon. Florence Bore, CS, @LabourSPKE @WaziriBore SPC 2023 Official Closing!

Key moments captured as the Kenya Social Protection Conference 2023 comes to a close. Key recommendations and call to actions have been presented by social protection stakeholders and partners. #SPCKE2023

As a Government we will follow up on the commitment of increasing coverage of Inua Jamii beneficiaries from the current 1.2 million to 2.5 million over the next two years - Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi #SPCke2023

The earlier we invest in a person's life, the better returns we get. #SPCKe2023 @UNICEFKenya @SPConferenceKe @LabourSPKE @WaziriBore

"The critical support that social protection, such as regular and predictable cash transfers, provides for the most vulnerable can save and transform children's lives." - @ShaheenSnilofer, @UNICEF Representative. @UNICEFKenya @UNICEFAfrica #SPCKe2023

At #SPCKe2023, UNICEF Rep & Co-Chair @ShaheenSnilofer delivered the official Call to Action. This included recommendations on #socialprotection from the conference to national and county governments, Parliament, development partners, private sector, academia & civil society.

Read the #SPCKe2023 Call to Action, including: ✅Increase financing & budgetary allocations to increase coverage & adequacy of benefits. ✅Scale up effective cash plus interventions that combine cash assistance with complementary interventions. https://t.co/aN2OZDCBJe

For the Official Closing Ceremony of the #SPCKe2023 the CS, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, @WaziriBore together with @PS_JosephMotari , Jane Muyanga-Director, National Social Protection and Heads of State and Non State Agencies were in attendance. @SPConferenceKe

As the 3rd Kenya Social Protection Conference comes to an end, @WFP_Kenya Country Director @LaurenLandis1 urges all parties  to take forward all commitments made. #SPCke2023 @SPConferenceKe

Day 4: 2023 Kenya Social Protection Conference. Discussions on sustainable interventions for expenditure review, evidence based implementation and increased coverage are underway culminating in joint call to action. @WFP_Kenya @SPConferenceKe @UNICEFKenya

#SPCke2023 Joint Call to action We call on the Government to: 5. Incentivise private sector players to support SP system 6. Promote use of the Enhanced Single Registry to build linkages to other MISs - Shaheen Nilofer, Country Rep @UNICEFKenya

"There is need to push for joint shock responsive social protection" - @LaurenLandis1, Country Director @WFP_Kenya. #SPCke2023