Social Protection for Sustainable Development
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The ITP322 (International Training Programme) on Social Protection for Sustainable Development, implemented by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), Arbetsförmedlingen, and the Economic Policy Research Institute (EPRI), aims to strengthen the national social protection systems to address poverty, vulnerability, and inequality while promoting inclusive development. Participants include strategic-level government officials, representatives from ministries and agencies, and professionals from civil society organizations who can drive reforms in their national social protection systems.
Launched in 2019, the programme has trained seven cohorts of participants through an innovative approach that combines theoretical learning with practical implementation. Key features include regional workshops in Africa, training phases in Sweden, and a unique handover mechanism where each cohort builds upon and continues the change programmes initiated by previous groups. The programme combines in-person and online sessions, with country teams implementing medium-term change programmes tailored to their national contexts, supported by international experts and mentors.
In case of any queries about the programme or the recruitment process, please contact us at itp@epri.org.za.
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It also comprises a link to a video tutorial:
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Programme start date and end date: 2025-07-10 - 2026-05-31 (ITP322/10 cohort)
Countries eligible to apply: Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zimbabwe
Location:
- First regional phase - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 2025-10-01 - 2025-10-03
- Swedish training phase - Stockholm, Sweden - March 2026
- Second regional phase - Country to be finalised (within Eastern or Southern Africa regions) - May 2026
Application period: 2025-06-03 - 2025-07-02
Maximum number of participants: 20
Application process: Open application process
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Application Part 2 for ITP10 cohort Subcurso