WASHINGTON, June 3, 2008- The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:
IBRD Loan: US$4 million
TERMS: Maturity = 20 Years; Grace Period = 5 Years
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project aims to improve the management and operations of the cash social assistance programs and to improve the access to and quality of social care services. The proposed project will be implemented through four components: (i) institutional strengthening and capacity building for development and implementation of social safety net programs; (ii) renewal of the National Aid Fund (NAF); (iii) improving quality, access to and relevance of social work and care services; and (iv) project management.
For more information, please call Dina El Naggar at (202)
473-3245 or e-mail here at delnaggar@worldbank.org
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