Social Sector Project

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The Social Sectors Project will assist the government in improving the delivery and quality of primary health care for a wider base of the population, with a special focus on the most vulnerable groups, particularly those at the periphery in rural areas of the country. In order to achieve this objective the project will finance high priority investment, through coordinating efforts with other donor agencies, strengthening institutions and developing human capacity building measures. The project's design should enhance dialogue and create synergy among various social sector institutions and nongovernmental organizations. In health, the project will finance: (a) rehabilitation and equipping of health centers in three regions, and health posts, through community participation, throughout the country; (b) comprehensive support for in-service, local and short-term training programs for all levels of health workers and professionals; and (c) technical assistance and institutional strengthening inputs to coordinate and strengthen the delivery of information, education and communications (IEC) activities, develop an IEC policy framework, and suggest targeted programs. The project will be cross-sectoral, and support international and national nongovernmental organizations through the establishment of a Social Action Fund to help expand and/or develop social sector micro-projects throughout the country.