The overall objective of the program is to support the sustainable elimination of child poverty in Uruguay. The program will have three specific objectives:- Support the income and consumption of poor households with children, through cash transfer programs and programs focused on training and access to employment for primary caregivers, primarily women.- Support the care and early childhood development of children in poverty by expanding the availability of quality child care and development services in both centers and homes.- Strengthen governance and the comprehensive management of child-focused programs through improved coordination of service delivery in local areas.
Project Detail
Country
Uruguay
Project Number
UR-L1203
Approval Date
-
Project Status
Preparation
Project Type
Loan Operation
Sector
SOCIAL INVESTMENT
Subsector
POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Lending Instrument
Investment Loan
Lending Instrument Code
INV
Modality
ESP (Specific Investment Operation)
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
-
Total Cost
-
Country Counterpart Financing
-
Original Amount Approved
USD 30,000,000.00