The final day of the 2nd Face-to-Face Pacific communities of Practice on Social Protection began with a knowledge sharing session on Digital transformation and how it can effectively improve implementation and strengthening of social protection programs across the Pacific Region.

Fiji, Tonga and Kiribati, led the Discussion Panel by sharing some of their experiences with the use of Modern Digital Systems that has enhance the implementation of social protection programs in their respective country.

The discussions centered around different digital systems or mechanisms that have helped them improve efficiency in the delivery of social protection programs.

Some of the key digital methods shared by the panelists, received positive response and commendations from the other pacific island participants in agreement.

With the transactions of payments to the beneficiaries through these methods, has made it safer, more accessible and more convenient.

The participants were later divided into three discussion groups as they shared ideas on effective implementation, monitoring & evaluation, communications and data management.

Some of the participants, especially from the smaller island nations, expressed gratitude to be part of such an important conference to share ideas and challenges, as well as learn from the other presentations on the positive outcome moving forward in addressing social protection across the Pacific Region.

The event concluded yesterday, Thursday May 14th, with a certificate presentation for participation in the 3-day conference and the official closing dinner for the participants.