Data and information systems are fundamental building blocks of social protection programs, all of which require processes and mechanisms for collecting, storing, and processing data. However, developing these registries presents significant challenges, particularly in making them truly dynamic so that social protection systems can respond effectively to people's changing circumstances, especially in the face of shocks. This is perharps one of the sector’s greatest hurdles.

In this episode, we’ll cut through the terminology and periodic controversy to talk about how these information systems work, and how to make them work better.

Meet our guests:

• Rodrigo Assumpção, President of DataPrev (Brazil)
• Valentina Barca, Independent Social Protection Expert

For our Quick Wins segment, we are joined by Gabrielle Smith, Independent consultant and member of the STAAR Facility

Episode resources:

Publication | Implementation Guide – Good Practices For Ensuring Data Protection And Privacy In Social Protection Systems 

Publication | Passing the Buck: The Economics of Localizing International Aid