This webinar contextualised macro challenges in the expansion of social protection coverage, focusing on global challenges and opportunities considering the context of the SDGs. The concept of universal social protection was explored, and technical and institutional aspects were discussed. This webinar introduced the USP2030 webinar series.  

Panellists:  

• Anush Bezhanyan, Sector Manager, Social Protection, World Bank  
• Valérie Schmitt, Deputy Director, Social Protection Department, ILO Geneva 
• Anna McCord, Research Associate, ODI 

Moderator: Eppu Mikkonen-Jeanneret, Senior Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland