Social Services

Poverty Reduction Policies in Jordan and Lebanon: An Overview

1999 - SAF/b99/2 - Ramla Khalidi -Beyhum

Introduction 1. Poverty in Jordan A. The Problem of Poverty: Trends Over Time B. The Poverty Profile C. Human Development Indicators 2. Poverty Reduction Strategies and Policies in Jordan A. Government Awareness and Commitment B. Government Planning and Strategy Setting 3. The Economic Sector of Jordan A. The Macroeconomic Background B. The Structure of Growth 4. The Social Sector of...

Streamlining of Ministry of Social Affairs Procedures and Improvement of its Monitoring and Evaluation Capabilities

1999 - SAF/99/2

Background Role of the Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA) What should MOSA do to Revive its Role The Purpose of the IDF Grant Activities and Outputs to be Funded from the IDF Grant Description and Evaluation Description of the Training Component Relationship of the Grant Proposal with Country Economic and Sector Work (or Business Plan) Government Agency Responsible for Execution Government...

Lebanon: Framework for a Strategy on Social Protection and Safety Nets

1999 - SAF/99/7

Background Present Situation Main Sector Issues Strategic Opportunities 1. Salient Features of the Lebanese Health System 2. Main Problems in the Lebanese Health System 3. Solutions 4. Sequence of Reforms 5. Next Steps

Feasibility and Operationalization of Microcredit Finance Facilities Targeting Poor Women in Urban and Rural Areas in Selected Arab Countries: Theoretical Perspectives and Practical Considerations

1999 - SAF/99/8 - Camillia Fawzi El-Solh