Programmatic Support for Institution Building II

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The series of Programmatic Support for Institution Building (PSIB) operations, of which this Grant is the second, provides rolling support to the Government's development strategy, with each operation specifying a set of triggers which, when met, provide the basis for proceeding with the next operation. Building on the previous achievements, the overall objective of this second operation is to continue deepening, broadening, and sustaining the reforms underway in the areas of public administration, and fiscal management. This operation complements a series of the International Development Association (IDA) projects, aimed at strengthening public finance management, raising fiduciary standards, and supporting public administration reform, which are preconditions for a growing share of donors' assistance to be channeled through the budget. The operation also supports the implementation of reforms that lead to a more efficient allocation of fiscal resources in the areas of human development (health and education), and private sector development (investment climate, financial sector, and state-owned enterprises). Notwithstanding, the PSIB Grants have significant country (political, security, and macroeconomic), fiduciary, and implementation risks. The mitigation of these country risks is outside the scope of this project. However, the PSIB Grants will allow the Government to deepen the implementation of its program beyond Kabul, which will contribute to the nation-building effort, and will help mitigate political, and security risks.

FY17 - Financial Sector,FY17 - Industry, Trade and Services,FY17 - Public Administration

World Bank Group

Project

Commercial, Government, Education