Highlights

In order to ensure a constant follow-up to the face-to-face trainings and knowledge activities provided within the Community of Practice on Employment and Social Safety Nets, the World Bank organizes a set of virtual workshops. The following one focused on the provision of direct income support to low-skilled and long-term unemployed citizens.

 Objectives

The goal of this virtual mini-workshop was to focus on the provision of direct income support to low-skilled and long-term unemployed citizens through their participation in labor-intensive public works.

Scope of the Activity

During this workshop the guest speaker shared an overview of the “Community Works and Local Participation” program as well as some of its innovative aspects, including the community’s participation in the selection of projects, the partnership with NGOs, and the monitoring and evaluation system.

Links to Resources

List of participants

Participants’ Presentations

Ms Sondes Gmir, the World Bank: Work Community & Local Participation (TCPL) 2013-2015 (French and Arabic)