Nepali partners demand World Bank for right-based social protection
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On behalf of civil society organizations from all over the world, Mr. Om Thapaliya and Mr. Tilottam Paudel (President of SPCSN) delivered a statement on the International Development Association IDA21 Forum to representatives of the World Bank.
The statement, which calls for a human rights-aligned approach to social security, education, and health in the World Bank’s IDA 21 was handed over on 17 June 2023 in Kathmandu to Mr. Martin Raiser (World Bank Regional Vice President for South Asia), Mr. Ed Mountfield (World Bank Vice President, Operations Policy and Country Services - OPCS), Mr. Akihoto Nisho (World Bank Vice President of Development Finance - DFi) and Mr. Seku Sambandheen Sesay (Independent Chair Person, IDA). The statement was prepared by the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors (GCSPF).
The World Bank states the 21st replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA) is crucial to helping poor countries get back on track to eradicate poverty on a livable planet.
Download the pdf version of the joint CSO letter: in English, in French. You can sign on to the letter here: https://forms.gle/TjRH1Ke43Hs6sn9k9
