Summary

The objectives of the Meeting were as follows:

1. To deepen the understanding of the concept of social safety nets;
2. To deepen the understanding of the evolution and current status of social safety nets in Asia;
3. To share knowledge regarding social safety nets for employment, drawing on the experience of the response to the Asian financial crises and the recent economic crises;
4. To share the most recent findings on the challenges and strategies for the implementation of unemployment insurance and active labour market policies.