Challenges of Elderly Care - Discussion II
Improving Policy Responses to Dementia & Mental Health Challenges in Old Age
Date: Tuesday, 1st October 2024 Time: From 3:00 pm Platform: Zoom Meeting
On September 5th 2024, the Elderly Grievance Rederessal Committee and SPRC, convened the first discussion of a two part policy discussion, on the Challenges of Elderly Care in Islamabad. Building upon the diverse perspectives and recommendations that emerged from the previous discussion, the Committee hosting its second discussion on October 1st, 2024, with a special focus on “Improving Policy Responses to Dementia and Mental Health in Old Age”. Given the correlation between ageing and increased care needs, second discussion emphasizes how important it is to not just comprehend but also raise awareness and strengthen support for mental health and dementia care for our aging population.
Third Social Protection Conference
Social Protection Landscape in 2024 - SPRC Social Protection Conference
The third Social Protection Conference on “Social Protection Landscape in 2024”, shed light on international scenario and trend, as well as the development of social protection systems and services in Pakistan, with special reference to Sindh and Punjab and disability inclusion in social protection systems. The SPRC Disability and Elderly Care Lead presented the work of SPRC spanning last two years on the issues of PWDs. This programme provided research and policy development support to the key Government Ministries and Departments in Federal Capital for making Islamabad a better place to live for the PWDs and Elderly.
Date: Tuesday, 31st December 2024, Time: 2:00 pm Platform: Zoom Meeting
Panel
Chair/Moderator: Dr. Safdar Sohail, ED Social Policy Resource Centre
Speakers:
Mr. Ali Shehzad, C.E.O. Punjab Social Protection Authority Government of Punjab, Lahore
Mr. Rafique Mustafa Shaikh, the Secretary, Social Protection Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi
Ms. Shirin Sadozai, Senior Associate, Development Pathways, UK
Ms. Alishba Naeem, Project Lead on Disabilities and Elderly Care, Social Policy Resource Centre
2nd Social Protection Conference | 18th December
Explore the valuable discussions and keynotes from our recent conference where experts talked about how social and economic policies are connected. Dr. Fortunato Piergiuseppe from UNCTAD and Dr. Laura Alfers of WIEGO, provided profound insights into the complexities of development policies and the imperative of extending social protection to informal economy workers. Dr. Asad Zaman and Mr. Abid Raza Khan, engaged in discussions regarding challenges and proposed solutions. Learn from the profound ideas and policy recommendations that have surfaced throughout the conference proceedings. Click here for the complete session.