SOCIAL PROTECTION FLOOR FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLD PEOPLE IN PALESTINE

This joint programme (JP) aims at supporting national efforts to address this gap which can than be taken to scale by the authorities; and, in doing so accelerating poverty reduction (SDG 1), reducing inequalities (SDG 10) and increasing food security (SDG 2) amongst PwD and OP, with the intent of giving special attention to women. The programme will pilot integrated solutions for (female) PWD and OP in Hebron governorate, which is one of the most vulnerable areas in the West Bank, taking geopolitical developments into consideration. By fast tracking in a specific location, this pilot will build evidence for nation-wide scale up. The Joint Programme will build on analysis undertaken through the recent MAPS mission, as well analyses undertaken by the World Bank, WFP and ILO . The Joint Programme will build on the donor engagement on and commitment to strengthening national SP systems, towards further acceleration of progress. The MoSD will lead government efforts towards effective reinforcement of rights-based SP policies and interventions for PwD and OP, ensuring the specific needs of girls, boys, women and men are catered for, as a key step towards a universal and holistic SPF in the SoP.

Project symbol

PSE/19/50/UND

Admin unit

RO-Arab States/DWT-Beirut

Start date

01/01/2020

End date

31/08/2022

Total allocation

690150

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

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Development Partners

Multi Partner Trust Fund Office, UNDP

Country/Countries

State of Palestine

Outcomes

Outcome 8: Comprehensive and sustainable social protection for all