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WELCOME TO THE 1ST AFRICAN SOCIAL SECURITY SUMMIT<\/strong> 2026<\/strong>
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1st African Social Security Summit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bringing together Africa’s social security leaders to advance inclusive, sustainable, and harmonized social protection systems across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official date: 29 & 30 October, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue : United Nations Conference Centre, UNECA
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About the Summit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Landmark Gathering for Africa’s Social Protection Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1st African Social Security Summit marks a defining moment in the history of social protection on the continent. Convened by the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA)<\/strong> in partnership with the African Union (AU), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA),<\/strong> African Development Bank (AfDB)<\/strong>, AUDA-NEPAD<\/strong>, Trade and Development Bank (TDB)<\/strong>, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)<\/strong>, , Central Bank of Ethiopia, PSSSA Ethiopia <\/strong>and CRDB Bank Tanzania<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This inaugural summit brings together senior leaders from across Africa’s social security institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Against the backdrop of rapid demographic change, digital transformation, and growing informality in African labour markets, this summit provides a critical platform to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and chart a collective path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summit Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harmonizing Social Security Systems for Infrastructure and Economic Transformation in Africa
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Why Attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Level – Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with Director Generals, Ministers, and senior officials from social security institutions across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowledge Exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn from peer institutions’ experiences in coverage expansion, digital transformation, and sustainable fund management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Historic Occasion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be part of the first-ever pan-African social security summit \u2014 a milestone event shaping the agenda for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who should Attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built for Africa’s Social Protection Leaders<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This summit is designed for senior decision-makers and practitioners who shape social security policy and operations across Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Secure Your Place at Africa’s Premier Social Security Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is open to all social security professionals, policymakers, researchers, and development partners. Early registration is encouraged as places are limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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