Between April 28- May 3, 2019, a World Bank Group (WBG) mission consisting of Ahmed Faragallah, Senior Financial Sector Specialist (GFCFI) and Ghada Ismail, Financial Sector Specialist (GFCMW) visited Abu Dhabi, UAE to: (i) deliver with the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) a joint a capacity building workshop to the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY); (ii) discuss with CBY representatives’ potential areas of technical assistance to transform payment system development recommendations listed in the IMF CBY needs Diagnostic into technical assistance tasks to address the gaps in payments systems; and (iii) strengthen and steer coordination with AMF through exploring with the AMF representatives’ potential areas of joint support to implement the TA agenda for CBY Yemen.
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This is a table of taxes, transfers and in-kind benefits, broken down by: interventions to be modelled, descriptions of the intervention according to legislations and operational rules; benchmark budget data; and comments.
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Kenya has been hosting refugees since 1970, with the numbers increasing significantly from the 1990s and peaking following the 2011 famine in Somalia.
... See More + The numbers have since dropped with the return of refugees, particularly Somali refugees, which began in 2014. However, the outbreak of conflict in South Sudan in 2013 has since led to an influx of new arrivals in the country. This report is a stock-taking of relevant studies and assessments pertaining to livelihoods of refugees and host communities in Kenya, analysing and consolidating them into one narrative regarding economic opportunities for refugees and host communities. They key messages emerging from that literature are covered in the report.
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Working Paper 135485 MAR 01, 2019
Manji,Farah Noorali Mohan; De Berry,Joanna PeaceDisclosed
There is an increasing amount of literature discussing the integration of humanitarian assistance into social protection systems or the linkage of disaster risk responses with specific social safety net programmes.
... See More + The nexus maybe seen through synergies via common frameworks, platforms and systems utilized. The Philippines continues to tackle the problems of poverty and vulnerability among its 100 million population. It lies in the “Pacific Ring of Fire” and is visited regularly by typhoons, ravaged by flooding, and occasionally hit by destructive earthquakes. It also has two long running conflicts with rebel groups that have displaced thousands of its citizens in hot areas. Despite being a middle income country and owing to the recurrent nature of crises, the country has a permanent presence of humanitarian actors (UN agencies, international, and national NGOs) ready to complement government efforts during emergencies. This specific case study showcases the linking of humanitarian assistance and social protection in two instances where cash transfer for relief and recovery by humanitarian agencies, the World Food Programme (WFP) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), successfully “piggybacked” on the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps), a lead social protection programme of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), during the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan (2013).
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Governments in low and middle-income countries are increasingly investing in social protection, and also address many of their own people’s ‘humanitarian’ needs themselves.
... See More + For their international partners, who may have an important role in filling gaps when household needs exceed national capacity to meet them, support for the strengthening of national systems, combined with a shift from short-run to more durable approaches, is becoming a unifying framework for assistance. Some aspects of social protection and humanitarian assistance therefore seem to be on a converging trajectory. ‘Human(itarian) Capital?’ discusses findings from twelve country case studies exploring the linkages between humanitarian assistance, in its various interpretations, and national social protection systems. Specifically, the paper distills lessons on how humanitarian assistance and social protection systems might better coexist, the possible challenges and trade-offs emerging from practical experiences, and how to facilitate, inform, and accelerate future concerted action.
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Working Paper (Numbered Series) 132231 NOV 01, 2018
The development objective of Reintegration of Ex-combatants Project for Central African Republic is to support the social and economic reintegration of demobilized ex-combatants and improve access to socio-economic infrastructure and economic opportunities for host communities.
... See More + This restructuring requires the following changes: (i) changes in results framework; (ii) changes in components and component costs; (iii) changes in fiduciary arrangement; and (iv) change in disbursement estimates.
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The objectives of the Replication and Mainstreaming of Rekompak (Community-based Settlement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction) Project are to support the Republic of Indonesia in meeting the needs for disaster-resilient settlements for disaster-affected communities and to mainstream community-based processes into the national framework for disaster relief and mitigation.
... See More + The closing date for the Replication and Mainstreaming of Rekompak (Community-Based Settlement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction) will be extended from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018. This is in line with Government projection for completion of project period.
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Despite the high-level commitments made on using country systems, Somalia continues to trail other fragile states in critical dimensions, including the proportion of aid delivered “On Budget.”
... See More + Given the explicit focus on statebuilding in Somalia, the preferencing of short-term operational concerns over long-term government systems building appears to run counter to the international community’s stated objectives. No delivery modality is without risk; both country systems and alternative delivery channels have drawbacks. But these options also have differing strengths, depending on the type of project, sector or situation. In finding the right mix of tools, both government and international partners need to focus more on the statebuilding goals towards which they are jointly committed. This report examines donors’ decision-making about the use of country systems, exploring both the perceived and actual risks and benefits associated with it. It also articulates recommendations for improving and increasing the use of country systems, with relevance that extends beyond the Somali context. The report was financed with the generous support of the UN-WB Partnership Fund.
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This study presents the findings of a World Bank funded research on remittances and vulnerability in Somalia. The study is implemented by the Rift Valley Institute (RVI) and is part of the World Bank’s work related to social protection in Somalia.
... See More + The purpose of the study is to better understand the role that remittances play as a social safety net for families in Somalia. The study considers Somali processes of resource mobilization, distribution and support (focused on remittances) in order to inform policy and practice in relation to social protection and social safety nets in Somalia and Somaliland. The focus of the research is on sources, roles and uses of remittances, as well as on money transfer modalities. This study finds that remittances currently act as a crucial informal safety net, protecting people from potentially utilizing more harmful or negative household strategies and supporting households to meet basic needs. This study makes several recommendations related to the continuation of humanitarian support and the development of social protection policy and programming in Somalia. The study also identifies areas of further research that would help improve understanding of the role of remittances in Somalia. These recommendations are summarized immediately below and elaborated upon at the end of this report.
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This is a statement by Angel Gurría, Secretary-General at the 96th meeting of the Development Committee held on October 14, 2017. He spoke about the ongoing refugee and climate-related disaster crises and how they have highlighted the complex interactions between security, peace and sustainable development.
... See More + He told that the world is witnessing the highest levels of migration and displacement on record. He explained about how the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is working with partner governments, development and humanitarian actors to develop guidelines for donors on addressing the consequences of forced displacement through development planning and assistance. For disaster-affected countries, immediate humanitarian assistance needs must be balanced with longer-term investments that give countries the tools needed to build resilience. He highlighted about the investments in education which is going to be the key in achieving the 2030 Agenda. He pointed out that the Official Development Assistance can mobilize private sector investments to build resilience throughout the development path. In conclusion he said that achieving the SDGs requires innovative policies that build resilience through the right balance of humanitarian and development assistance, long-term investments in education and public-private financing models.
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This report discusses the remarks delivered by Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank in this high-level roundtable on recovery and resilience in the Caribbean.
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This report presents preparatory work for data collection and profiling of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Abu Shouk inDarfur, one of Sudan’s largest IDP camps.
... See More + A joint UN‐World Bank effort is currently under preparation that will pilot new data collection to compile a comprehensive profile of IDPs in Abu Shouk as well as of host communities. The objective of the pilot survey is to collect data to inform durable solutions. The pilot will also help to learn lessons on how to collect and analyze as well as disseminate data for durable solutions. The purpose of this study is to derive a conceptual foundation, survey existing data systems,provide a first assessment of the context of internal displacement in Sudan, and propose an instrument to inform durable solutions. The stipulation of a conceptual framework, a comparison of existing data systems, and a profiling exercise based on available datasets all feed into the design of a survey instrument. Specifically,the report details three preparatory steps. First, it details a framework for the analysis of internal displacement that informs durable solutions from the perspective of cause‐, needs‐, and solutions‐based criteria. Second, it provides a review of existing data systems, including a comparison to the proposed framework. Third, it provides a profile of internal displacement in Sudan with a focus on Darfur and AbuShouk based on existing data sources. Lessons from these exercises then feed into the design of a survey instrument and recommendations for its implementation. Overall, data to inform durable solutions for Sudan’s IDP population are lacking. While data collection in this context is challenging, activities by several UN agencies have resulted in well‐established data systems to inform programming and policy responses. However, datasets have often been created with a focus on specific subgroups and with the aim to inform narrow interventions. As a result, the majority of existing data systems and studies has been focused on understanding the current needs of either IDPs, refugees, or host communities. The review of existing data systems reveals significant vulnerabilities of Sudan’s IDP population. The problem of cross‐border refugee flows is very different from the problem of IDPs in Sudan.While the focus of the empirical part of this study will be on IDPs, the report also contrasts the situation of IDPs with that of refugees and returnees.The report stipulates a modular multi‐topic survey that can be administered to IDP households and households in host communities alike. The draft questionnaire has been designed to capture information about IDPs’ displacement‐related needs and allows for analyses from cause‐, needs‐, solutions‐based perspectives in a series of modules.
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Working Paper 116837 JUN 21, 2017
000390290:Utz Johann Pape:upape@worldbank.org;Disclosed
