The aim of this webinar was to share Malawi’s experience on rethinking its social protection system to make it more sensitive to shocks. Part of the EU-SPS webinar series, this webinar shared examples from the policy and programme experiences that have shaped this new focus, as well as the vision in the new Malawi National Social Support Programme.  

Panellists: 

• Selvi Vikan, Team Leader, Social Protection, GIZ Malawi 
• Rebecca Holmes, Senior Research Fellow, Social Protection and Social Policy Programme, ODI 
• Harry Mwamlima, Director of Poverty Reduction and Social Protection Division, Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Malawi 
• Edward Archibald, Chief of Social Policy, UNICEF Malawi  
• Daniela Cuellar, Policy Officer, WFP Malawi 
• Caoimhe de Barra, Country Director, Concern Worldwide, Malawi 

Moderator: Selvi Vikan, Team Leader, Social Protection, GIZ Malawi