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Livingstone hosts drive for data-powered social protection systems about half the population lives in multidimensional poverty, the need for technological solutions is especially urgent.
The three-day workshop, held from 8 to 10 July in Livingstone, was co-hosted by the Government of Zambia, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs( UNDESA), the Economic Commission for Africa( ECA) and the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific( ESCAP).
Policymakers from Africa, Asia and the Pacific gathered in
Zambia in July to explore how technology could enhance data, financing and delivery models to make social protection systems more inclusive and resilient. Governments facing overlapping crises – from food price spikes to tightening public budgets – are increasingly turning to digital solutions for more efficient and scalable responses.
The sessions focused heavily on digital tools that could improve targeting and delivery. Key innovations discussed included the Multidimensional Poverty Index( MPI), OpenIMIS digital registries and simulation models for adaptive financing.
“ Universal social protection includes policies that bridge human capital formation, financial and information gaps,” said Amson Sibanda, Chief of UNDESA’ s National Strategies and Capacity Building Branch. He said for these systems to be effective, they need to be grounded in solid data and delivered at scale.
With nearly 2 billion people worldwide, or 47.6 % of the population, lacking access to social protection, the situation in Africa is even more critical, where only 19 % receive at least one benefit. In Zambia, where
The workshop emphasised the importance of digital platforms in building responsive systems that could withstand future shocks and provide long-term solutions.
Tahoun law firm launches Egypt’ s first smart digital platform for legal services
Tahoun Law Firm has officially launched its smart platform, Tahoun Smart, the first fully integrated digital legal platform offering professional legal services for individuals and businesses online – securely and seamlessly – via a dedicated website and mobile app.
The Tahoun Smart platform presents a valuable solution for entrepreneurs and start-up founders who often face challenges in navigating legal procedures – especially the slow pace of company registration, reliance on paper-based processes and the difficulty of accessing affordable specialised legal services or understanding complex contract clauses. These hurdles can expose businesses to future risks, particularly concerning intellectual property rights and trademarks. Through its user-friendly smart interface, the platform delivers a digital ecosystem that enables users to remotely complete a wide range of legal transaction – from company formation and contract drafting to legal consultations and certified document translation – all in a secure, paperless environment without the need to visit a law office.
Dr Nermeen Tahoun, Founding Partner at Tahoun Law Firm, said:“ We launched the Tahoun Smart app in response to the national push towards digitalisation, aiming to offer more flexible and rapid legal services that meet the needs of entrepreneurs and start-ups. It serves as a powerful tool to simplify legal procedures and provide fast, accessible solutions – anytime and anywhere – without the hassle of paperwork or complex steps.”
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