The Ministry of Social Solidarity, representing Egypt, took part in the conference titled "Supporting Social Policies to Reduce Multidimensional Poverty in Arab Countries: Reality and Aspirations." The event was organized by the Arab League in collaboration with the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the Jordanian Ministry of Social Development. Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman, Head of the Central Administration for Social Protection, represented the Ministry.
The conference was inaugurated by Jordanian Minister of Social Development, Wafaa Bani Mustafa, and Tariq Al-Nabulsi, Minister Plenipotentiary and Director of the Social Development and Policies Department at the Arab League. The event brought together representatives from relevant ministries in Arab countries and international experts. The conference discussed trends in poverty and human development, updates on measuring multidimensional poverty in the Arab region, and ways to improve poverty data and target social assistance programs.
Egypt's experience in social protection and economic empowerment was highlighted, focusing on the conditional cash transfer program "Takaful and Karama." The program's mechanisms and associated health and education conditionalities were also discussed. The conference provided a platform for participating countries to exchange experiences in poverty reduction, building on a workshop organized by the Arab League and ESCWA last year.
The conference aimed to support social policies for reducing multidimensional poverty in Arab countries. It addressed the challenges and opportunities in implementing effective social protection programs. The event also explored ways to enhance data accuracy and targeting of assistance programs.
Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity has been actively involved in various initiatives to support social protection and economic empowerment. The Ministry has implemented several programs to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development. These efforts align with the Egyptian government's commitment to improving the well-being of its citizens.
The Arab League and ESCWA have been working together to support Arab countries in addressing poverty and social development challenges. The conference in Amman was a significant step in this direction, fostering cooperation and knowledge sharing among participating countries.
The Ministry of Social Solidarity's participation in the conference reflects Egypt's commitment to sharing its expertise and experiences in social protection with other Arab countries. This collaboration aims to promote poverty reduction and sustainable development in the region.
Key points
- Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity showcased its experience in social protection and economic empowerment at an Arab conference in Amman, Jordan.
- The conference aimed to support social policies for reducing multidimensional poverty in Arab countries.
- Egypt's efforts in social protection align with its commitment to improving the well-being of its citizens.
