Catchment management under the proposed Enhanced Public Works Programme (EPWP)
Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods Project (SSRLP) is a project initiated by the Government of Malawi with funding from the World Bank. The SSRLP is a reformative project which succeeds the MASAF IV programme. The project will support the Malawi National Social Support Programme (MNSSP) II. It is also devised to reflect strong government ownership. The project aims to contribute towards stronger, more shock sensitive safety net system, leading to more shock sensitive livelihoods and poverty reduction. It is expected to be implemented for a period of five years from July 2020 to June, 2025.
The project has an estimated budget of US$181 million and a target population of 171,000 households. The project targets 136,000 ultra-poor and labour constrained households per year through the Social Cash Transfers (SCTP) with the Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works Program (EPWP) expected to reach up to 35,000 beneficiary households per year, of which focus would be given to ensure participation of women and youths.
MSSRLP DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE:
The development objective of MSSRLP is to improve resilience among the poor and vulnerable population and strengthen the national platform for safety nets.
PROJECT COMPONENTS OF SSRL
The SSRL Project will have three main components:
- Improving Social and Economic Inclusion:
- Strengthening Harmonised Delivery Systems:
- Capacity Building and Institutional Strengthening Support:
SSRL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
The National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) is the main implementing agency and overall manager of project resources. NLGFC will be working in close cooperation with several key implementing partners, including MFEPD, Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare (MGCDSW), Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development.
