{The Government of Rwanda and World Bank Group have signed a $95 million International Development Association (IDA) credit agreement for the Rwanda Social Protection System (SPS-2). This is the second in a series of Development Policy Operations (DPO) supporting the Government’s efforts to improve the efficiency and accountability of Rwanda’s social protection system, as well as expand safety net coverage of the poor and the vulnerable.
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Building on the longstanding partnership between the Government and the WBG in Rwanda’s poverty reduction initiatives, SPS- 2 will continue to support the country’s social protection policy by strengthening the foundations of Rwanda’s social protection system. It will emphasize second-generation reforms needed to boost efficiency, while keeping direct alignment with core national principles and goals.
This program will focus on core areas of administrative efficiency and program harmonization to deepen needed reforms, especially through the Ubudehe database and social protection Management Information System (MIS). It will deepen the focus on accountability and transparency with an emphasis on accountable governance through improved budget transparency and citizens’ engagement. The program will also support expanded coverage of the Vision Umurenge Program as part of continued efforts to reach the poor and vulnerable, coupled with reforms to ensure that social protection efforts are both gender-sensitive and conducive to child development.
“I would like to thank the GoR for its partnership and the opportunity to contribute to establishing a social protection system that tackles poverty, inequality and vulnerability and improves access to essential services.” Said Diarietou Gaye, World Bank Country Director Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Eritrea
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