Resilient Pathways Out of Poverty: Learning from Graduation Programs in Asia

This webinar showcased three government-led programs supported by the Asian Development Bank that are applying the graduation approach to manage risks and respond to crises of varying nature. The discussion explored how economic inclusion programs can be designed and implemented to protect, strengthen, and restore livelihoods for the poorest and most vulnerable households in an era of growing uncertainty. Read more about the webinar discussions and access the slide presentation: https://socialprotection.org/learn/we... Opening: Bob Babajanian, Senior Social Development Specialist (Social Protection), Asian Development Bank Framing Presentation: Palak Rawal, Social Development Specialist, Asian Development Bank Panelists: Ms. Yura Otgonbileg, Director of Social Welfare Policy Department, Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Protection, Government of Mongolia Mr. James Neil Devasahayam, Graduation Approach Consultant for the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board Mr. Rohan Krishantha, Director of Livelihoods, Department of Samurdhi Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment, Government of Sri Lanka Discussant: Mr. Arghya Sinha Roy, Director Climate Change, Asian Development Bank Moderator: Inés Arévalo Sánchez, Economic Inclusion Consultant, Asian Development Bank This was the fourth webinar of the "Rethinking Social Protection: Inclusive, Adaptive, and Future-Ready Systems" series hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of the broader Asia-Pacific Social Protection Community - a space for ongoing exchange and learning among practitioners, policymakers, and researchers. This eight-part webinar series will explore the current state and evolving landscape of social protection systems in Asia and the Pacific. _____________ About socialprotection.org Join our community of global social protection practitioners: http://socialprotection.org/ Subscribe to our mailing list to be updated on future webinars and the latest social protection content: https://socialprotection.org/subscrib... Facebook:   / socialprotectionorg   X:   / sp_gateway   LinkedIn:   / socialprotection.org   Instagram:   / socialprotectionorg   TikTok:   / socialprotectionorg   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/socialprotec...