2nd Poverty and Social Protection Conference (PSPC2008)

19th-21st of June 2008, Bangkok, Thailand
Venue: First Hotel
The 2nd Poverty and Social Protection Conference (PSPC2008), held from 19–21 June 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand at the First Hotel, built on the foundations of the inaugural edition and expanded the global dialogue on poverty, inequality and social protection.

This edition brought together a wider mix of participants — academics, practitioners, community leaders and policymakers — all committed to exploring how social protection mechanisms can respond to the evolving challenges of poverty in the 21st century. As the second instalment of the series, PSPC2008 further cemented the vision of the conference: to offer a collaborative, multidisciplinary platform for meaningful exchange and actionable insights.

The key themes of PSPC2008 included:

  • Advancing social protection frameworks in a changing global environment
  • Bridging research, policy and practice in poverty alleviation
  • Emphasizing inclusive development and the voices of vulnerable groups
  • Creating stronger global networks of practitioners and scholars

PSPC2008 carried forward the inclusive, cross-sectoral, and solution-oriented ethos of the series and helped lay the groundwork for subsequent editions.

Event Overview (PSPC2008)

  • Edition: 2nd Poverty and Social Protection Conference
  • Dates: 19–21 June 2008
  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Venue: First Hotel
  • Format: In-person
  • Organizer: Tomorrow People Organization
  • Historical Significance: The second edition of the PSPC series, expanding scope and participation

Archival Note

PSPC2008 continued the archive-worthy tradition of the conference series and offers a historical snapshot of the growth and evolution of the global poverty and social protection dialogue. While some materials (e.g., full proceedings or photo galleries) from this early edition may have limited availability, this page serves as the official record of PSPC2008 and its legacy.

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