9th Poverty and Social Protection Conference (PSPC2016)

9th-11th of March 2016, Bangkok, Thailand
Venue: AETAS Lumpini Hotel
The 9th Poverty and Social Protection Conference (PSPC2016), held from 9–11 March 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand at the AETAS Lumpini Hotel, brought together a diverse international community of scholars, practitioners, policymakers and development leaders to examine emerging challenges and evolving opportunities in poverty reduction and social protection systems.

Over three days of presentations, panel discussions, case studies and networking sessions, participants exchanged insights on how social protection frameworks can adapt to rapidly changing global realities — from labour market shifts to governance challenges, from grassroots innovation to evidence-based policy design. PSPC2016 continued the series’ focus on high-quality research, inclusive dialogue and global professional connections.

Key themes for PSPC2016 included:
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  • Strengthening social protection systems in the context of global economic and social change
  • Understanding and addressing multidimensional poverty and vulnerability
  • Bridging research, policy, and practical implementation in diverse country settings
  • Recognising the importance of community-led initiatives and local knowledge
  • Fostering cross-disciplinary and cross-sector partnerships for inclusive development

PSPC2016 reaffirmed the conference’s position as a boutique-scale yet globally relevant forum where established and emerging voices meet to shape the future of social protection.

Event Overview (PSPC2016)

  • Edition: 9th Poverty and Social Protection Conference
  • Dates: 9–11 March 2016
  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Venue: AETAS Lumpini Hotel
  • Format: In-person
  • Organizer: Tomorrow People Organization

Scientific Committee

Mr. Dennis Stuebing - University of Saint Joseph​ [China]
Ms. Sarah Nikita - The Leprosy Mision [India]
Dr. J. Alejandro Tirado-Alcaraz - Roger Williams University [USA]
Prof. Chamhuri Siwar - National University of Malaysia [Malaysia]
Mr. Shihan Fernando - Commercial Bank of Ceyon [Sri Lanka]

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