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Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF 2) —Livelihood Investment Support Component

Basic Information

Country
Geographic area
Sub-Saharan Africa
Programme type
Population group
Working age group

Programme Details

Programme objectives

To generate income-earning opportunities and improve beneficiaries’ access to services.

References
World Bank. 2015. “Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF2).” World Bank website. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P111633/second-northernuganda- social-action-fund-project-nusaf2?lang=en>.
Programme components
NUSAF 2 has a livelihood investment support component, which consists of a public works programme and a household income support programme (HISP); community infrastructure rehabilitation; and institutional development.
References
McCord, A. et al. 2013. NUSAF 2 PWP Design Review. London: ODI. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.drt-ug.org/book_files/Finalised%20NUSAF%202%20PWP%20Design%20Review%20 April%202013.pdf>. World Bank. 2009. Project Appraisal Document on a Proposed Credit in the Amount Of SDR 66.9 million (USD100 million equivalent) to the The Republic Of Uganda for a Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF 2). Washington, DC: World Bank. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2009/05/11/000333038 _20090511033343/Rendered/PDF/467560PAD0P111101Official0Use0Only1.pdf>.
Start date
2009
References
McCord, A. et al. 2013. NUSAF 2 PWP Design Review. London: ODI. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.drt-ug.org/book_files/Finalised%20NUSAF%202%20PWP%20Design%20Review%20 April%202013.pdf>.
Previous programme name (if any)
NUSAF 2 was preceded by NUSAF 1 (2003–2009) and the Northern Uganda Reconstruction Programme (NURP, 1992–1996).
Coverage
Public Works Programme: 77,000 beneficiaries
References
McCord, A. et al. 2013. NUSAF 2 PWP Design Review. London: ODI. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.drt-ug.org/book_files/Finalised%20NUSAF%202%20PWP%20Design%20Review%20 April%202013.pdf>.
Programme expenditure
USD100 million
References
World Bank. 2015. “Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF2).” World Bank website. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P111633/second-northernuganda- social-action-fund-project-nusaf2?lang=en>.

Targeting and eligiblity

Targeting methods
Geographical Targeting
Community-Based Targeting
Self-Targeting
References
McCord, A. et al. 2013. NUSAF 2 PWP Design Review. London: ODI. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.drt-ug.org/book_files/Finalised%20NUSAF%202%20PWP%20Design%20Review%20 April%202013.pdf>. World Bank. 2015. “Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF2).” World Bank website. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.worldbank.org/projects/P111633/second-northernuganda- social-action-fund-project-nusaf2?lang=en>.
Targeted areas
NUSAF 2 is implemented in the Northern region of Uganda.
References
McCord, A. et al. 2013. NUSAF 2 PWP Design Review. London: ODI. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.drt-ug.org/book_files/Finalised%20NUSAF%202%20PWP%20Design%20Review%20 April%202013.pdf>.
Target groups
Working-age group
Eligibility criteria
Public works programme: At the beneficiary level, no poverty targeting was implemented, meaning that selected workers were self-targeting. HISP: People who are interested in joining the programme must constitute community interest groups (CIGs) to access its income-generating benefits.
References
McCord, A. et al. 2013. NUSAF 2 PWP Design Review. London: ODI. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.drt-ug.org/book_files/Finalised%20NUSAF%202%20PWP%20Design%20Review%20 April%202013.pdf>. World Bank. 2009. Project Appraisal Document on a Proposed Credit in the Amount Of SDR 66.9 million (USD100 million equivalent) to the The Republic Of Uganda for a Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF 2). Washington, DC: World Bank. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2009/05/11/000333038 _20090511033343/Rendered/PDF/467560PAD0P111101Official0Use0Only1.pdf>.

Coverage and other information

Type of benefits
Cash
Amount of benefits
Public works programme: UGX4,000 a day HISP: Each CIG is granted access to a maximum of USD5,000 to be invested on any viable productive assets or income-generating activities.
References
World Bank. 2009. Project Appraisal Document on a Proposed Credit in the Amount Of SDR 66.9 million (USD100 million equivalent) to the The Republic Of Uganda for a Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF 2). Washington, DC: World Bank. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2009/05/11/000333038 _20090511033343/Rendered/PDF/467560PAD0P111101Official0Use0Only1.pdf>.
Minimum and maximum duration of benefits (if any)
Maximum duration: 1 month, or 22 work days
References
McCord, A. et al. 2013. NUSAF 2 PWP Design Review. London: ODI. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www.drt-ug.org/book_files/Finalised%20NUSAF%202%20PWP%20Design%20Review%20 April%202013.pdf>.
Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and frequency
The monitoring and evaluation system is composed of a management information system (MIS) and studies and surveys (including an initial baseline study, beneficiary assessments and a final impact evaluation).
References
World Bank. 2009. Project Appraisal Document on a Proposed Credit in the Amount Of SDR 66.9 million (USD100 million equivalent) to the The Republic Of Uganda for a Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF 2). Washington, DC: World Bank. Accessed 11 November 2015. <http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2009/05/11/000333038 _20090511033343/Rendered/PDF/467560PAD0P111101Official0Use0Only1.pdf>.

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