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Last updated: 26/4/2019

Afghanistan Social Protection Programme, ASPP

Basic Information

Country
Geographic area
South Asia
Institutions and agencies involved
World Bank Group
Programme type
Population group
Children

Programme Details

Programme objectives

To provide income to protect food security during the most difficult season of the year (5 months during winter and spring).

References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Start date
2009
References
Hall, Samuel. 2014. “Social Protection System: An Afghan Case Study”, UNICEF Afghanistan. <https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF-Social-Protection_Final.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Conditionalities (if any)
A nutrition and hygiene awareness campaign is planned as a soft conditionality.
References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Coverage
26,938 families received assistance under the safety net intervention (cumulative at any point in time from programme inception until October 2016). Number of beneficiaries in October 2016: 6,114.
References
World Bank. 2017. “Afghanistan Pension Administration and Safety Net Project (P113421)”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/866541498490997037/pdf/ISR-Disclosable-P113421-06-26-2017-1498490986757.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Programme expenditure
The component of Safety Nets development under the "Safety nets and pensions support project" received a funding of USD 8.6 million (cumulative as in 2017).
References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.

Targeting and eligiblity

Targeting methods
Proxy Means Test
Categorical Targeting
Geographical Targeting
Community-Based Targeting
References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Targeted areas
The poorest provinces as defined by the National Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (NRVA)
References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Target groups
Children
Eligibility criteria
Poor families with children under 5
References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.

Coverage and other information

Type of benefits
Cash
Amount of benefits
Annual benefit levels: USD80 for families with 1-2 children under 5; USD125 for families with 3 or more children under 5.
References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Payment/delivery frequency
Benefits are paid in two installments—before and immediately after winter.
References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.
Benefit delivery mechanism
Payments are made via mobile network operators and banks.
Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and frequency
Evaluation of this pilot consists of assessing its impact in terms of food consumption, the performance of different targeting mechanisms, and operational procedures, focusing on the efficiency of grievance, payments and management systems.
References
World Bank. 2013. “Emergency Project Paper on a Proposed Additional Grant And Project Restructuring in the Amount of SDR 8.3 Million (US$12.5 million equivalent) to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for the Safety Nets and Pensions Support Project”. <http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/847731468197966266/pdf/762550PJPR0P12010Box377322B00OUO090.pdf>. Accessed 11 May 2018.

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