Bangladesh : Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1)
The proposed program aims to support the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening the social resilience of its people. The programmatic approach, consisting of two subprograms, is proposed to design and support sequenced policy packages and to enhance the inclusiveness and responsiveness of social development in Bangladesh
Project Details
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Project Officer
Shiroishi, Hiroko Uchimura
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Bangladesh -
Sector
- Public sector management
Related Projects
- Project Name
- Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1)
- Project Number
- 55041-001
- Country / Economy
- Bangladesh
- Project Status
- Active
- Project Type / Modality of Assistance
- Loan
- Technical Assistance
- Source of Funding / Amount
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Loan 4076-BAN: Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1) Source Amount Ordinary capital resources US$ 250.00 million TA 6735-BAN: Strengthening Social Resilience Program Source Amount Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific US$ 1.20 million Loan: Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1) Source Amount Japan International Cooperation Agency US$ 350.91 million TA 6735-BAN: Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1) - Supplementary Source Amount Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 1.50 million - Operational Priorities
- OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
- OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
- OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
- OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity
- Sector / Subsector
Finance / Inclusive finance
Health / Health system development
Public sector management / Social protection initiatives
- Gender
- Effective gender mainstreaming
- Description
The proposed program aims to support the Government of Bangladesh in strengthening the social resilience of its people. The programmatic approach, consisting of two subprograms, is proposed to design and support sequenced policy packages and to enhance the inclusiveness and responsiveness of social development in Bangladesh
- Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Bangladesh has had considerable success in reducing poverty, lowering the poverty incidence from 48.9% in 2000 to 20.5% in 2019. However, while many people were lifted from extreme poverty, a considerable number continue to live at a subsistence level barely sustained by day work. These are the people who are highly vulnerable to shocks such as major illnesses and external events, including disasters triggered by natural hazards.
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic significantly affected the socioeconomic situation of Bangladesh. The growth rate of its gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 3% in 2020, from a pre-COVID-19 estimate of 8.2%. Among those hit hardest by the pandemic are poor people who faced further impoverishment, and many vulnerable people who fell back into poverty.
Continued social protection support is critical to cushioning the effects of the pandemic. The government intends to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to strengthen its social protection programs as an essential means of building the resilience of the poor; supporting inclusive recovery; and working toward faster, sustainable, and resilient development.
The program is aligned with the country partnership strategy, 2016-2020 of the ADB for Bangladesh, which prioritizes investments in human capital through social programs and improved rural livelihoods; and with the operational priorities of ADB's Strategy 2030, particularly 1-addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities, 2-accelerating progress in gender equality, and 6-strengthening governance and institutional capacity. The program will (i) have direct positive impacts on poor, vulnerable women and men by improving the coverage of key social protection programs, (ii) contribute to gender equality by ensuring the consideration of gender-specific needs in urban health planning, and (iii) strengthen the institutional capacity for social protection by reforming the administration and management of social protection programs.
- Impact
Social resilience of people strengthened (National Social Security Strategy of Bangladesh, 20212025)
Project Outcome
- Description of Outcome
Responsive, inclusive, and efficient social development enhanced
- Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
- Description of Project Outputs
- Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
- Geographical Location
- Nation-wide
Safeguard Categories
- Environment
- C
- Involuntary Resettlement
- C
- Indigenous Peoples
- C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
- Environmental Aspects
- Involuntary Resettlement
- Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
- During Project Design
- 1st, 2nd Qtr
- During Project Implementation
- Throughout
Business Opportunities
- Consulting Services
- Not Applicable
- Procurement
- Not Applicable
Contact
- Responsible ADB Officer
- Shiroishi, Hiroko Uchimura
- Responsible ADB Department
- Sectors Group
- Responsible ADB Division
- Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD)
- Executing Agencies
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Finance Division, MOF (EA)
Timetable
- Concept Clearance
- 24 Mar 2021
- Fact Finding
- 06 Apr 2021 to 07 Apr 2021
- MRM
- 29 Apr 2021
- Approval
- 18 Jun 2021
- Last Review Mission
- -
- Last PDS Update
- 13 Dec 2022
Funding
Loan 4076-BAN
| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | 22 Jun 2021 | 24 Jun 2021 | 30 Sep 2021 | - | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Total (Amount in US$ million) | |
|---|---|
| Project Cost | 250.00 |
| ADB | 250.00 |
| Counterpart | 0.00 |
| Cofinancing | 0.00 |
| Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative Contract Awards | 05 Aug 2024 | 250.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
| Cumulative Disbursements | 05 Aug 2024 | 250.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
TA 6735-BAN
| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | 29 Jun 2021 | 29 Jun 2021 | 31 Dec 2023 | 30 Jun 2025 | - |
| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||
| 1,500,000.00 | 1,200,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,700,000.00 |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2024 | 1,083,847.60 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprograms 1 and 2): Completion Report | Project/Program Completion Reports | Sep 2023 |
| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations) for Loan 4076-BAN: Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1) | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Jun 2021 |
| Strengthening Social Resilience Program: Technical Assistance Report | Technical Assistance Reports | Jun 2021 |
| Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1): Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | May 2021 |
| Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1): Concept Paper | Concept Papers | Mar 2021 |
| Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1): Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Mar 2021 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
None currently available.
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh : Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprograms 1 and 2) | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Jun 2024 |
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Big Social Protection Reforms to Drive Resilience
ADB, the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency are helping Bangladesh boost resilience by implementing reforms to the country’s social protection system.$250 Million ADB Loan to Support Bangladesh Social Resilience Program
ADB has approved a $250 million policy-based loan to the Government of Bangladesh to help finance reforms aimed at improving the inclusiveness and responsiveness of the country’s social development and resilience program.
Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Social Protection Management and Digitization Expert | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Adaptive Social Protection Expert | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| National - Social Protection Management and Information System Expert | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Social Protection Management and Digitization Expert | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1) - Social Protection | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1) - Social Protection Expert | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Social Resilience Program (Subprogram 1) - Financial Inclusion (Management Information System) | Firm - Consulting | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Preparatory Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance 6735 | 21 Oct 2022 | Research and Policy Integration for Development-RAPID (BANGLADESH) | Flat 504, House 18, Road 101, Gulshan 2 Dhaka, Bangladesh | Finance Division, MOF | 280,093.00 | — |
| Project Preparatory Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance 6735 | 13 Dec 2021 | Pricewaterhousecoopers Pvt. Ltd. (INDIA) in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers Bangladesh Private Limited (BANGLADESH) | 8-2-624/A/1, 4th Floor, Road No.10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500 034 India | Finance Division, MOF | 539,500.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
None currently available.