Within the framework of the Poverty Alleviation Capacity Building Programme (PA-CaB), and in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), SESRIC organised a Workshop on “Utilization of Innovation and Technology for Accelerating the Eradication of Poverty” on 21-22 October 2025.

The event, held in commemoration of the International Day of Poverty, was attended by 151 experts from relevant ministries and national institutions from 34 OIC countries.

The sessions provided insights into practical approaches and policy frameworks that leverage digital tools and emerging technologies to advance poverty reduction within member countries. Key topics covered included digital financial inclusion, telehealth services, technology-enabled education, and social assistance delivery through ICT solutions. The Workshop underscored the importance of strengthening digital infrastructure, fostering innovation ecosystems, and promoting inclusive access to technology as essential enablers for advancing poverty eradication efforts.

The following topics were discussed during the workshop:

• IsDB Technology Deployment Cooperation Programme (TDCP)
• Accelerating Classroom Education with Innovative Technologies (ACE IT)
• Integrating Fintech Solutions into Islamic Microfinance Models
• From Farm to Future: Leveraging Food-Tech, AI, and Digital Tools for Sustainable Development
• Harnessing Digital Technologies for Structural Transformation in Africa
• MYFutureJobs Digital Solutions: Transforming Lives Through Work
• Policy Frameworks for Harnessing ICTs and Digital Transformation for Poverty Reduction in Africa
• Accelerating Capacity in Telehealth (ACT)
• The Role of Technology in Enhancing Social Assistance Delivery

The presentations of the workshop are available here.

For more details about the SESRIC Poverty Alleviation Capacity Building Programme (PA-CaB), please visit: https://www.sesric.org/cbp-oic-pap.php.

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