Advancing Digital Transformation and Interoperability in Social Protection
Advancing Digital Transformation and Interoperability in Social Protection
26–30 Octubre 2026
El curso está disponible en English
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This course is eligible for the Diploma for Social Protection Managers.
Presentación del curso
Digital transformation and interoperability are significantly reshaping social protection systems worldwide. As countries continue to modernize their social protection systems, digital transformation has become a key driver for improving the accessibility, efficiency, and transparency of public services.
This training course aims to strengthen the capacities of government officials and institutional partners to design, implement and govern inclusive, human-centered and interoperable digital social protection systems.
The programme will explore practical approaches to digital transformation, including business process mapping, system architecture, data exchange and interoperability between institutions. It will also address institutional governance, strategic planning and cross-agency coordination required to manage digital reforms successfully.
Through international experience and peer exchange, participants will enhance their ability to develop sustainable digital solutions that contribute to the progressive extension of social protection coverage.
¿Quiénes participan en este curso?
- Policy advisors and decision-makers responsible for strategic oversight, policy development and ensuring alignment between national social protection goals and digital transformation efforts.
- Government departments responsible for digital transformation, information systems and data management in the social sector
- Technical specialists working in social protection institutions and agencies, involved in system design, data governance, interoperability and the implementation and maintenance of digital solutions.
- Research institutes and policy units supporting the development and modernization of social protection systems
What will I learn?
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core concepts of digital transformation and
interoperability and how they apply to social protection systems. - Apply rights-based and human-centered principles in the design of
digital social protection services and solutions. - Identify the essential building blocks of interoperable digital ecosystems,
including legal and regulatory frameworks, governance structures, data
management, digital infrastructure, system architecture and technical
standards. - Strengthen strategic leadership and management capabilities to plan,
coordinate and operationalize digital transformation across institutions
and sectors. - Critically assess the risks, opportunities, ethical considerations and
impacts of digital transformation in social protection. - Leverage global insights and peer learning to contextualize international
good practices and adapt them to national priorities and implementation
realities.
How?
This intensive five-day, in-person training consists of 60 total hours of
learning and offers a highly interactive learning experience through:
- Expert-led presentations and facilitator-led discussions.
- Practical exercises and case studies grounded in real-world challenges.
- Group activities designed to foster peer learning and collaboration.
- Action planning activities that enable participants to apply insights
directly to their professional contexts
Why should I join?
- Engage in an immersive, face-to-face learning experience designed to strengthen both your practical skills and strategic capabilities.
- Benefit from expert guidance and professional facilitation, while expanding your network through dynamic peer exchange and highly interactive sessions.
- Successful participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement, eligible for the Diploma for Social Protection Managers.
Campus Life
A community of people from around the world
- Three organizations from the United Nations system
on campus. - More than 300 training courses and activities in a
stimulating international environment. - Thousands of participants from all over the world.
Grab a campus bicycle and explore the city of Turin.
Located in a leafy park on the banks of the river Po, it’s a
great place for study and collaboration. Experience innovative
learning and training methods in modern classrooms
equipped with simultaneous translation services.
Housing, dining and more
Comprising more than 280 private dormitories, the Turin Campus provides a broad range of services for course
participants and partners, including a free-flow restaurant, travel agency, laundromat, post office, gym, medical services
and a reception desk open 24/7.
Community engagement and diversity
Participants can enjoy social events organized by the
Turin Centre as well as by their course facilitators. Whether
on or off campus, people from different cultural backgrounds
have the opportunity to listen to live music together, cook
and share traditional foods, or team up to play games and
network.
Join us
Submit your application or contact us for further information through the links available on this page. Please note that visa requirements may take longer than expected; act quickly to secure your participation in this unique event.
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