Social Assistance Modernization Project

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The objective of Social Assistance Modernization Project for Albania it to support country's implementation of reforms to improve the equity and efficiency of its social assistance programs. The project has two components. (1) Strengthening the implementation and performance of social assistance programs. The objective of this component is to support the results of implementation of improvements in the main social assistance programs. The component will support improved implementation of both the Ndihma Ekonomike (NE) program and disability assistance benefits in the main areas identified in the broad. Roadmap for reforms: (a) program parameters (eligibility criteria and intake processes); (b) benefits administration (business processes, management of information, and payments mechanisms, and reporting and monitoring); and (c) oversight and controls. (2) Technical assistance to strengthen implementation capacity for social assistance programs. The objectives of this component are to strengthen capacity for implementing improvements in the delivery of social assistance benefits. This component will finance select technical assistance and investment activities.