The ninth session of the Committee on Social Development will be convened at the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, from 11 to 13 November 2026.

The Committee will focus on four areas of social development that are of significant importance to Asia and the Pacific, namely: (a) pathways to ending poverty; (b) strengthening inclusive and comprehensive social protection systems that foster resilient societies; (c) the current and future trends of active and healthy ageing; and (d) valuing and investing in the care economy.

The Committee will also provide an opportunity for member States to renew their commitment to the implementation of the Action Plan to Strengthen Regional Cooperation on Social Protection in Asia and the Pacific and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, including preparation of the Fifth Review and Appraisal.

Associated and side events

The deliberations at the Committee will be complemented by associated and side events to be organized during the week of 9-13 November 2026 at the United Nations Conference Centre Bangkok.

Events before the Committee session include the Climate Resilient and Inclusive Social Protection (CRISP) Regional Dialogue, 9 - 10 November 2026 and the Expert group meeting on population: population ageing and the situation of older persons in Asia and the Pacific, 9 - 10 November 2026 and the Learning Exchange on Valuing and Investing in Inclusive and Resilient Care Systems, 10 November 2026. 

Details about side events in conjunction with the Committee session can be found under the "side events" tab.