The Certified Social Protection Analyst (CSPA) course held from 24–26 June 2025 at Wyndham Grand, Bangsar marked a significant milestone in SWRC's ongoing efforts to strengthen our social protection ecosystem. Bringing together professionals from key institutions - PERKESO, EPF, KWAP, LTAT, UiTM, PPA and FIMM -the course created a dynamic and collaborative environment for knowledge exchange, critical dialogue and capacity building.
Over the three-day intensive programme, participants were exposed to a multidisciplinary curriculum that combined theoretical foundations with practical applications. Expert speakers from the Universiti Malaya, SWRC, FIMM and the United Nations enriched the sessions with evidence-based insights and global perspectives, allowing participants to reflect on both domestic challenges and international best practices in pension design, social security reform, and ageing policy.
What set this course apart was its ability to foster cross-sectoral engagement. Participants from academia, government agencies, and financial institutions engaged in meaningful discussions, shared institutional experiences and worked collaboratively on policy simulations and case studies. This not only deepened their technical understanding but also laid the groundwork for potential inter-agency partnerships moving forward.
As Malaysia navigates the complexities of an ageing society, informal labour and financial sustainability of pension systems, the CSPA course continues to serve as a strategic tool for grooming a well-informed and forward-thinking cohort of professionals. The knowledge and networks developed through this training are expected to directly inform institutional strategies and policy innovations in the months and years ahead.
In sum, the success of the June 2025 CSPA session demonstrates the critical role of structured learning programmes in advancing Malaysia’s social protection agenda. Continued investment in such initiatives—supported by institutions like SWRC and its partners—will be essential in ensuring inclusive, resilient, and sustainable protection systems for all Malaysians.
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