Social Welfare Fund Institutional Support Project

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The objectives of the Social Welfare Fund Institutional Support Project for Yemen, Republic of are to increase the share of poor households among the beneficiaries of the cash transfer program; and contribute in building the human capital of the Social Welfare Fund (SWF) beneficiaries in selected districts. There are three components to the project, the first component being improve the cash transfer program. This component has two sub-components: (a) strengthening targeting, management and administrative processes; and (b) developing and implementing a communication strategy. The second component is the design and delivery of beneficiary development program. The objective of this component is to design and pilot-test the implementation of Beneficiary Development Program (BDP) activities and delivery options in three governorates (25 districts). The component will: (i) design and deliver of BDP activities; (ii) train staff, including study tours; (iii) provide awareness raising and training services for SWF beneficiaries; and (iv) conduct recertification surveys in some of the pilot areas. The component will support the SWF exploration of different options for a non-lending role in facilitating beneficiaries' access to micro credit programs and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs). The component will finance consultant services, goods, beneficiary development training, staff training and incremental operational costs. The International Development Association (IDA) resources will not be used to finance grants or micro-credit loan funds. Finally, the third component is the project management and evaluation.

FY17 - Social Protection

World Bank

Project

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