4th Poverty and Social Protection Conference (PSPC2011)

1st-3rd of March 2011, Bangkok, Thailand
Venue: Royal Benja Hotel
The 4th Poverty and Social Protection Conference (PSPC2011), held from 1–3 March 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand at the Royal Benja Hotel, continued the evolution of the PSPC series into an internationally recognized forum for cross-sector dialogue on poverty, inequality, and social protection systems.

After several formative years marked by growing participation and increasingly diverse representation, PSPC2011 further strengthened the conference’s global identity. Participants from academia, public policy, civil society, and grassroots organizations gathered to exchange research, share lived experiences, and present approaches to poverty reduction that addressed both structural and immediate challenges.

The conference reflected several important developments in the field at that time:
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  • A renewed emphasis on evidence-based approaches to social protection
  • Growing recognition of intersectional vulnerabilities in poverty analysis
  • Increasing need for cross-sector and cross-disciplinary cooperation
  • The emerging role of regional and community-based initiatives in shaping policy outcomes
  • Greater inclusion of case studies from developing contexts

PSPC2011 maintained the conference’s unique identity as a collaborative, non-hierarchical space where meaningful conversations take precedence over formality, and where research, policy, and field practice come together.

Event Overview (PSPC2011)

  • Edition: 4th Poverty and Social Protection Conference
  • Dates: 1–3 March 2011
  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Venue: Royal Benja Hotel
  • Format: In-person
  • Organizer: Tomorrow People Organization
  • Historical Significance: Solidified PSPC as an established international platform for sharing insights on poverty and social protection

Archival Note

PSPC2011 represents a key milestone in the early development of the Poverty and Social Protection Conference. While digital archiving at that time was still limited, the available materials and this page provide the official historical overview of the 4th edition. This archive preserves the legacy of the conference and its contribution to global conversations on poverty, inequality, and social protection frameworks.

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