Health shocks, labour market outcomes and social protection in low- and middle-income countries: Evidence from Malawi (HEAL Alumni Webinar Series)

Friday 26 June 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

Venue

Online, Lancaster, United Kingdom, LA1 4YD - View Map

Open to

All Lancaster University (non-partner) students, Alumni, Applicants, External Organisations, Postgraduates, Prospective International Students, Prospective Postgraduate Students, Public, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Free to attend - registration required

Event Details

Dr Ken Shawa will present the main findings of his PhD looking at health shocks and labour market outcomes in Malawi.

Health is a critical determinant of labour market participation, productivity and economic well-being, yet evidence on the labour market consequences of ill health and health shocks in low- and middle-income countries remains limited. Dr Ken Shawa will present findings from his doctoral research that examines the effects of ill health and health shocks on employment outcomes and labour supply, with a particular focus on Malawi.

Speaker

Dr Ken Shawa

ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Dr Ken Shawa is Head of the ILO Regional Economic and Social Analysis Unit in the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, based in Bangkok, Thailand. Previously he was Lead Economist at the ILO Regional Office for Africa.

Contact Details

Name Ceu Mateus
Email

c.mateus@lancaster.ac.uk

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