While Thailand has been internationally recognized for its efforts to reduce poverty and its development from a low-income country to a middle-income country, its economic growth has not been fully inclusive. Growth has been concentrated only in some areas, giving rise to both geographical and income inequality. The government also needs policy support as aging population and an influx of migrants and domestic workers increase demand for social protection.
The Accelerating Progress towards an Integrated and Modernized Social Protection System for All in Thailand (United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP) on Social Protection for All in Thailand), funded by the Joint SDG Fund, is a joint ILO, IOM, UNICEF, and UN Women project. The JP aims to enhance and integrate Thailand’s social protection system, and reach those being left behind, especially for the more vulnerable groups, such as children, elders, informal workers, migrant workers, and people with disabilities.
The main purpose of this final joint independent evaluation is to promote accountability to key stakeholders, including the Government of Thailand and the donor-UN joint SDG fund, and to enhance learning within the PUNOs, and key stakeholders. Knowledge and information (including lessons learned, good practices, challenges, etc.) obtained from this evaluation, will be used to help inform the design and implementation of similar interventions in the area.
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Joint | Yes |
Partner/s | N/A |
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Agency Focal Point | Oscar Ernesto Huertas Diaz |
Focal Point Email | ohuertas@unicef.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | No |
Geographic Scope | Country |
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