Summary (English)

The objectives of the Meeting were as follows:

1. To deepen the understanding of the concept of social safety nets;
2. To deepen the understanding of the evolution and current status of social safety nets in Asia;
3. To share knowledge regarding social safety nets for employment, drawing on the experience of the response to the Asian financial crises and the recent economic crises;
4. To share the most recent findings on the challenges and strategies for the implementation of unemployment insurance and active labour market policies.

Note

Expert Meeting on “Building Social Safety Nets for Employment—Strategies in Asia—” from Monday, 21 to Tuesday, 22 February 2011 at the Toki Messe (Niigata, Japan).