Strengthening Social Protection for Improved Resilience, Inclusion and Targeting (WB-P508519)

Countries
  • Bangladesh
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • World Bank (WB)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Proposed
Stage of the project cycle. Stages vary by development bank and can include: pending, approval, implementation, and closed or completed.
Bank Risk Rating
B
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Voting Date
Mar 26, 2025
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of Bangladesh - Ministry of Social Welfare / Ministry of Finance
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Law and Government
The service or industry focus of the investment. A project can have several sectors.
Investment Type(s)
Loan
The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 200.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 200.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ WB website

Updated in EWS Mar 3, 2025

Disclosed by Bank Nov 28, 2024

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Project Description
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According to the Bank’s website, the objective of this project is to expand coverage and strengthen delivery of the national social protection system for the poor in Bangladesh.

Components:

Strengthening Social Protection Delivery through Establishment and Roll-out of a Dynamic Social Registry;
Strengthening Cash Transfer Programs for the Poor;
Expanding Livelihoods Support for the Poor.

Early Warning System Project Analysis
For a project with severe or irreversible impacts to local community and natural resources, the Early Warning System Team may conduct a thorough analysis regarding its potential impacts to human and environmental rights.

The project presents a low environmental risk and a moderate social risk, resulting in an overall moderate ES risk classification. The project’s focus on expanding social protection systems through digital infrastructure, social services, and capacity building across urban and rural areas involves minimal environmental impacts, as no civil works are anticipated. However, there are minor environmental concerns related to potential e-waste generation from IT equipment and increased energy use, necessitating waste management protocols and resource efficiency measures to prevent localized pollution. Social risks include potential exclusion of beneficiaries, inadequate consultation, and challenges in reaching remote and marginalized communities. The project will establish a Dynamic Social Registry (DSR) to improve targeting and coverage, complemented by a robust outreach and monitoring program. However, risks remain regarding data privacy, accessibility, and stakeholder engagement, particularly among indigenous communities.

Investment Description
Here you can find a list of individual development financial institutions that finance the project.

IDA Credit: US$ 200.00 million


Contact Information
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World Bank

Shrayana Bhattacharya
Senior Social Protection Specialist

Borrower/Client/Recipient

Economic Relations Division, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Implementing Agencies

Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Welfare
Nazmul Ahsan
Deputy Secretarty
nazmulcdr@yahoo.com

Finance Division, Ministry of Finance
Rajibul Ahsan
Deputy Secretary, Budget
rahsan25@gmail.com

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ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF THE WORLD BANK

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