The Philippine government aims to reduce poverty from 18.1% in 2021 to 9% by 2028, as outlined in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028. Achieving this ambitious goal requires inclusive and targeted strategies to address persistent pockets of extreme poverty. One promising approach is joint programming, where agencies coordinate social protection and economic inclusion efforts to maximize impact and reach.
Join us for a hybrid event, “Joint Programming in Social Protection and Economic Inclusion: Successes, Challenges, and Ways Forward,” on May 8, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Novotel Araneta City, Cubao, and via Zoom.
Co-organized by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and BRAC Philippines, this event explores collaborative approaches to strengthen poverty reduction strategies across sectors and levels of government.
The morning session will focus on the PIDS-BRAC study, “Assessing the Implementation of Joint Programming in Government Social Protection and Economic Inclusion Interventions in the Philippines,” followed by a discussion with policymakers and implementing agencies on fostering program convergence.
In the afternoon, onsite participants can take part in exclusive breakout sessions on strengthening LGU capacities, developing integrated data systems, and linking social assistance with livelihood programs to advance economic inclusion.
Register now at https://bit.ly/pidsevent050825 to attend onsite or online. Please note that onsite participation is limited and subject to approval.
The morning session will also be livestreamed on the PIDS and SERP-P Facebook pages.
Get a head start by reading the full study at https://bit.ly/pidsdp2025-02.
