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PodcastsJanuary 7, 2025

Unveiling the Power of Child Benefits: A New Era in Social Protection

In this inaugural episode of the Child Benefits Podcast, David Lambert Tumwesigye hosts Dr. Michael Samson, Director of Research at the Economic Policy Research Institute to explain the transformative power of child benefits, their unexpected economic returns, and the challenges faced in expanding social protection coverage.

AUTHORS Dr. Michael Samson, David Lambert Tumwesigye

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In this inaugural episode of the Child Benefits Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative impact of child benefits on global economies and societies. Join us as host David Lambert Tumwesigye, Global Policy & Advocacy Lead, Child Poverty at Save the Children International, takes us on a journey through the landscape of child poverty and social protection systems.

This episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michael Samson, Director of Research at the Economic Policy Research Institute, who shares his profound insights from decades of experience in developing social protection systems worldwide. Learn about the transformative power of child benefits, their unexpected economic returns, and the challenges faced in expanding social protection coverage.

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AUTHORS

Dr. Michael Samson

Dr. Michael Samson is Research Director at the Economic Policy Research Institute based in Cape Town , South Africa. Michael has spent almost 4 decades working in social protection; designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating social protection programmes and policies in over 58 countries in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

David Lambert Tumwesigye

David is the Global Policy & Advocacy Lead on child poverty at Save the Children International. With over 20 years’ experience is a social protection policy influencing, he hosts the Child Benefits Podcast- insightful discussions with policy makers and practitioners, civil society advocates and thought leaders to advance child-sensitive social protection.