Social Security and Risk Management - 10 days

This DIXONTECH ten-day program provides an extensive and practical understanding of social security systems and social risk management frameworks, combining international policy perspectives with financial and actuarial methodologies. It explores how social protection institutions can strengthen economic resilience, reduce inequality, and manage emerging social risks. Using global case studies from OECD, ILO, and World Bank, the program guides participants through the complete cycle — from designing policies to evaluating performance and financial sustainability — integrating data analytics, AI tools, and risk-based governance.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Global Principles and Architecture of Social Protection Systems

• Social and Economic Risk Identification and Evaluation

• Actuarial Modelling, Forecasting, and Fund Management

• Legal, Governance, and Compliance in Social Security

• Digital Transformation and Data-Driven Risk Monitoring

• Inclusive Design: Gender, Youth, and Informal Sector Coverage

• Strategic Communication, Public Trust, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Financial Sustainability and Investment Risk Management

• Crisis Adaptation: Pandemics, Climate, and Migration Risks

• Future of Social Protection: AI, Automation, and Policy Innovation

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Design, finance, and evaluate social protection systems effectively

• Apply actuarial tools to assess financial sustainability

• Identify and mitigate social and demographic risks

• Implement governance and compliance frameworks

• Integrate AI and analytics into social risk management

• Strengthen inclusion and cross-border coordination

• Lead institutional reforms in social security systems

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Social Security Fund Executives and Pension Administrators

• Policy Makers and Government Regulators

• Economists and Risk Management Specialists

• Auditors and Compliance Officers

• International Development and NGO Professionals

• HR and Compensation Strategists

• Financial Analysts in Public Sector Institutions

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH ten-day program blends policy analysis, simulations, and applied modelling exercises. Participants use real-world datasets, actuarial forecasting tools, and digital dashboards to design, test, and evaluate social protection systems. The approach integrates interactive workshops, case-based learning, and scenario planning to develop practical, implementable strategies for resilient social security systems.

DAY 1

Global Frameworks and Principles of Social Protection

• Historical evolution of global social security systems

• Objectives and functions of modern protection mechanisms

• Overview of ILO, OECD, and World Bank frameworks

• Social security architecture: pillars and components

• International conventions and minimum standards

• Comparative systems: European, Nordic, and ASEAN models

• Group discussion: key success factors across regions

DAY 2

Social and Economic Risk Mapping

• Identifying macro and micro social risks

• Lifecycle and structural vulnerabilities in populations

• Health, income, and employment-related risk typologies

• Risk interdependency and cascading impacts

• Risk prioritization using data analytics tools

• Introduction to social risk indicators and metrics

• Practical exercise: constructing a risk matrix

DAY 3

Designing Social Protection Policies and Programs

• Policy design principles: coverage, adequacy, and equity

• Stakeholder mapping and consultation processes

• Integration of contributory and non-contributory programs

• Institutional roles and inter-agency coordination models

• Legal and policy harmonization strategies

• Designing performance indicators for social programs

• Case study: multi-pillar pension reform policy

DAY 4

Financial Planning and Actuarial Modelling

• Basics of actuarial science in social protection

• Actuarial balance and projection techniques

• Population and wage growth forecasting

• Sensitivity analysis and scenario development

• Cash-flow projections and solvency indicators

• Practical workshop: using actuarial tools for forecasting

• Risk communication of actuarial results to policymakers

DAY 5

Governance, Regulation, and Accountability

• Institutional governance structures for social security

• Regulatory frameworks and supervisory mechanisms

• Internal control and audit systems

• Managing transparency and anti-corruption measures

• Reporting obligations and public accountability

• International compliance assessment tools (ISSR, AISS)

• Workshop: building a compliance and governance map

DAY 6

Digital Transformation and Data Analytics in Social Protection

• Role of digital identity and data integration systems

• Leveraging big data and AI for social risk analysis

• Digital payments and automation of benefit delivery

• Cybersecurity and data privacy in welfare systems

• Monitoring, evaluation, and dashboard visualization tools

• Case study: e-Social Security initiatives in Asia and Europe

• Practical session: designing a data dashboard for risk tracking

DAY 7

Inclusion, Gender, and Informal Sector Strategies

• Social inclusion as a policy imperative

• Extending coverage to informal and migrant workers

• Addressing gender disparities in benefit distribution

• Child and youth protection schemes

• Disability and elderly inclusion mechanisms

• Intersectionality and policy design adjustments

• Workshop: designing an inclusive social protection strategy

DAY 8

Financial Risk Management and Fund Investment Strategies

• Asset-liability management principles for pension funds

• Portfolio diversification and investment governance

• Risk profiling and tolerance levels for public funds

• ESG-based investing in social security portfolios

• Performance evaluation and reporting frameworks

• Stress testing and risk mitigation tools

• Exercise: building a fund investment risk model

DAY 9

Crisis Adaptation and System Resilience

• Managing pandemics and public health emergencies

• Climate-related social and economic risk implications

• Migration and cross-border coordination mechanisms

• Crisis response and recovery financing

• Emergency benefit design and quick-deployment systems

• Scenario planning and crisis simulation exercise

• Group activity: building a rapid response plan

DAY 10

Innovation, Future Trends, and Strategic Transformation

• AI, automation, and the future of work implications

• Smart contracting and blockchain in social security

• Predictive modelling for proactive policy design

• Innovation labs and agile governance approaches

• Building sustainable and adaptive institutions

• Final project: strategic reform plan presentation

• Certification review and participant assessment