The Second National Social Protection Conference took place in Karachi from 24th to 26th February 2025. This landmark event was made possible with the support of Team Europe, including the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It was organized by GIZ Pakistan in collaboration with federal and provincial governments and in partnership with the KfW Development Bank, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the United Nations.

1st National Social Protection Conference

Pakistan faces multi-dimensional vulnerabilities, including economic shocks, climate change, and disaster risks that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Strengthening social protection systems is crucial to ensuring resilience and sustainable development.

The 1st National Social Protection Conference played a key role in fostering dialogue and commitments to enhance the efficiency, inclusivity, and resilience of Pakistan’s social protection system. Let’s have a look back on what we jointly agreed for the 1st National Social Protection Conference in Bhurban in 2023.

• Stronger Federal-Provincial Collaboration: A Coordination Committee was proposed to align efforts, avoid duplication, and improve delivery mechanisms.
• Two-Way Data Sharing: Developing secure exchange protocols for social registries, climate data, and administrative systems.
• Disaster Response Collaboration: Federal and provincial partners will coordinate with disaster management entities to develop joint disaster response plans.
• Innovative Financing & Co-Funding Models: Exploring ways to pool resources for sustainable and shock-responsive social protection.