Social Protection for Economic Inclusion, Empowerment, and Digital Innovation (SPEED) Project

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While the 4Ps has significantly contributed to human capital development—particularly among children—and helped poor households meet basic needs, many families continue to lack the skills, resources, and opportunities necessary for long-term economic self-sufficiency. The program has yet to sufficiently address the income-generating capacity of households, especially in light of existing gaps in digital infrastructure, adaptive systems, and responsiveness to socio-economic shocks.To address these challenges, the proposed SPEED project will support the following components:Component 1: Cash transfers for poor and vulnerable households to strengthen human capital and reduce poverty – USD 500 million- Component 2: Enhanced case management and support services for 4Ps households – USD 130 million- Component 3: Strengthening the adaptive social protection system, advancing digital transformation, and enhancing project management – USD 20 million, with an additional USD 6.4 million grant from the Global Shield Financing Facility (GSFF)The total project investment amounts to USD 650 million (loan), supplemented by a USD 6.4 million grant from the World Bank’s GSFF. Component 1 will be implemented through a recurrent disbursement condition, with the Department of Finance (DOF) disbursing funds based on verified transfers to eligible households. Components 2 and 3 will be directly implemented by DSWD, building on capacities developed under the Beneficiary First Social Protection Project (BFIRST) and coordination with partner agencies. Component 2 will enhance 4Ps case management and help 4Ps youth transition from education to employment by providing skills and employment opportunities that convert their educational gains into sustainable income. Component 3 will strengthen DSWD’s social protection delivery systems, enhance responsiveness to shocks, including climate-related ones—and support the agency’s Digital Transformation Strategy to ensure inclusive, efficient, and scalable services for vulnerable households.