Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions.
Project 1: Gender Budgeting in Education Sector
Specific: Integrate gender budgeting principles into the education sector budget in [state/district], ensuring equitable allocation of resources for girls' education.
Measurable: Track changes in budget allocations for girls' education, school enrollment and completion rates for girls, and gender parity in learning outcomes.
Achievable: Collaborate with education department officials, gender experts, and civil society organizations to analyze budget data, identify gender gaps, and advocate for policy reforms.
Results-Oriented: Improve educational opportunities for girls, enhancing their future earning potential and reducing gender-based poverty.
Time-Bound: 18-month project timeline for policy analysis, advocacy, and implementation of gender-responsive budgeting.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure the proportion of government spending on education specifically benefiting girls and young women.
Project 2: Pro-Poor Tax Reforms
Specific: Advocate for progressive tax reforms in [country] that reduce the tax burden on low-income households and increase revenue for social protection programs.
Measurable: Analyze tax policy changes, track tax revenue collection, and assess the impact on income distribution and poverty rates.
Achievable: Partner with tax policy experts, civil society organizations, and government officials to propose and lobby for pro-poor tax policies.
Results-Oriented: Increase government revenue for poverty reduction initiatives while ensuring a fairer distribution of the tax burden.
Time-Bound: 2-year advocacy and policy reform campaign.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure changes in the proportion of government revenue generated from progressive tax measures.
Project 3: Women's Economic Empowerment Policy Framework
Specific: Develop a comprehensive national policy framework for women's economic empowerment, focusing on access to finance, land ownership, entrepreneurship, and decent work.
Measurable: Track the number of policy recommendations adopted, changes in legislation, and progress on women's economic participation indicators.
Achievable: Collaborate with women's rights organizations, labor unions, business associations, and government agencies to design and advocate for the policy framework.
Results-Oriented: Create an enabling environment for women to participate fully in the economy, reducing gender disparities and poverty.
Time-Bound: 18-month policy development and advocacy process.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Monitor changes in the proportion of government spending on programs that directly benefit women's economic empowerment.
Project 4: Social Protection Floor for Informal Workers
Specific: Design and pilot a social protection floor in [city] for informal workers, including access to healthcare, pensions, and income support during unemployment or disability.
Measurable: Track enrollment rates, benefit utilization, and changes in the economic vulnerability of informal workers.
Achievable: Partner with labor unions, informal worker associations, and government agencies to develop and implement the social protection floor.
Results-Oriented: Provide a safety net for informal workers, who often lack social security, reducing their risk of falling into poverty.
Time-Bound: 2-year pilot phase, with ongoing evaluation and potential for scaling up.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure the proportion of informal workers covered by the social protection floor and the impact on their access to essential services.
Project 5: Inclusive Rural Development Policy
Specific: Develop and advocate for a national rural development policy that prioritizes the needs of women, indigenous communities, and other marginalized groups.
Measurable: Track policy adoption, budget allocation for rural development programs, and improvements in living standards and economic opportunities in rural areas.
Achievable: Engage with rural communities, NGOs working on rural development, and policymakers to identify priorities and design inclusive policies.
Results-Oriented: Address the root causes of poverty in rural areas by ensuring equitable access to resources, services, and economic opportunities.
Time-Bound: 18-month policy development and advocacy process, with ongoing monitoring of implementation.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure changes in the proportion of government spending on rural development programs targeting vulnerable groups.
Project 6: Pro-Poor Urban Planning and Housing Policies
Specific: Advocate for and support the development of inclusive urban planning policies in [city], ensuring affordable housing options, access to basic services, and secure tenure for low-income residents and marginalized groups, particularly women and informal settlers.
Measurable: Track changes in urban planning regulations, number of affordable housing units constructed, percentage of slum dwellers relocated to improved housing, and access to basic services for low-income communities.
Achievable: Partner with urban planning departments, housing rights organizations, community-based groups, and academic institutions to conduct research, develop policy recommendations, and engage in advocacy efforts.
Results-Oriented: Improve living conditions and access to opportunities for urban poor populations, reducing their vulnerability to poverty and social exclusion.
Time-Bound: 2-year project for policy advocacy and implementation of pilot projects in selected areas.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure the proportion of government spending on urban development projects targeting affordable housing and basic service provision for low-income and vulnerable groups.
Project 7: Progressive Social Welfare Reforms
Specific: Advocate for the expansion and strengthening of social welfare programs in [state], including universal healthcare, unemployment benefits, childcare support, and old-age pensions, with a focus on reaching the most vulnerable groups.
Measurable: Track changes in social welfare coverage, benefit levels, and poverty reduction rates among different population groups.
Achievable: Partner with social welfare departments, think tanks, labor unions, and civil society organizations to analyze existing programs, propose reforms, and advocate for increased budget allocations.
Results-Oriented: Create a comprehensive social safety net that protects individuals and families from falling into poverty and enhances their well-being.
Time-Bound: 3-year project for policy advocacy, legislative reforms, and program implementation monitoring.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure the proportion of government spending allocated to social welfare programs and assess their impact on poverty reduction and social development indicators.
Project 8: Gender-Responsive Public Procurement
Specific: Promote the adoption of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) policies in [country] by providing training to procurement officials and encouraging the participation of women-owned businesses in government contracts.
Measurable: Track the number of government agencies implementing GRPP policies, the proportion of contracts awarded to women-owned businesses, and the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
Achievable: Partner with government procurement agencies, women's business associations, and international organizations promoting GRPP to develop guidelines, provide training, and advocate for policy changes.
Results-Oriented: Increase economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs, promote gender equality in the business sector, and contribute to poverty reduction.
Time-Bound: 2-year project for policy advocacy, capacity building, and implementation monitoring.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure the proportion of government procurement contracts awarded to women-owned businesses and assess the impact on their economic empowerment.
Project 9: Child-Sensitive Social Protection Policies
Specific: Design and advocate for the implementation of child-sensitive social protection policies in [state], such as child grants, school feeding programs, and access to early childhood education and healthcare for children from poor and vulnerable households.
Measurable: Track the number of children benefiting from these programs, improvements in child health and nutrition indicators, school enrollment and attendance rates, and reduction in child labor.
Achievable: Collaborate with child rights organizations, social welfare departments, education and health ministries, and community-based organizations to develop and implement child-focused policies and programs.
Results-Oriented: Protect children from poverty and its long-term consequences by ensuring access to essential services and opportunities for development.
Time-Bound: 3-year project for policy advocacy, program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure the proportion of government spending on child-focused social protection programs and assess their impact on child well-being and poverty reduction.
Project 10: Disability-Inclusive Budgeting
Specific: Promote the adoption of disability-inclusive budgeting (DIB) practices in [city] by training government officials, analyzing budget allocations, and advocating for the inclusion of disability perspectives in budget planning and decision-making processes.
Measurable: Track the number of government departments implementing DIB, changes in budget allocations for disability-related services and infrastructure, and the accessibility of public facilities and services for PwDs.
Achievable: Partner with disability rights organizations, government finance departments, and experts in disability inclusion to provide training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy.
Results-Oriented: Ensure that the needs and rights of PwDs are considered in budget allocation and service delivery, promoting their full participation in society and reducing their risk of poverty.
Time-Bound: 2-year project for capacity building, budget analysis, advocacy, and monitoring of implementation.
Impact Assessment: 1.b.1: Measure the proportion of government spending allocated to disability-inclusive programs and assess their impact on the lives of PwDs.
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