INTER-AGENCY SOCIAL PROTECTION ASSESSMENTS

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1 INTER-AGENCY SOCIAL PROTECTION ASSESSMENTS Improving Social Protection for All

2 WHAT IS ISPA? A set of practical tools that help countries improve their social protection (SP) system by analyzing its strengths and weaknesses and offering options for further action What is a Social Protection System? A set of policies & programs aimed at preventing or protecting all people against poverty, vulnerability & social exclusion Social Protection systems include: Social Assistance Social Insurance Labor Market Interventions Social Protection systems are essential to: Secure the well-being of the population Foster economic & social development Social Protection is fundamental for any country s development strategy

3 Why Use ISPA? + Countries: ISPA supports the building of cohesive social protection systems + = Governments: ISPA provides consistent, reliable & technically sound evidence on improving the effectiveness & efficiency of a social protection system International partners: ISPA helps to coordinate advice & resources & facilitates the sharing of information and good practices Households experience: Better access to goods & services Improved adequacy of social protection benefits More coordinated & integrated provision of government benefits & services

4 WHAT ARE THE TOOLS? SYSTEM Assess the social protection system and policies in a country includes: Core Diagnostic Instrument (CODI), Social Protection Policy Options Tool (SP- POT), Social Protection Financing PRO Deep differ prote and b includes: Social Protection P Cash Transfers, In-ki Aging, Health, Food All tools are designed to work together Countries can select the tools that best meet their needs WHAT DOES AN ISPA TOOL INCLUDE? 1 2 What Matters Guidance Note Lays technical foundation for assessment Provides good practices from international experience Provides instructions to gather information Describes how the assessment is organized Questionnaire Gathers qualitative and quantitative information 3 4

5 GRAM er analysis on the ent types of social ction programs ranches ublic Works Programs, nd Transfers, Disabilities, Security & Nutrition DELIVERY In-depth analysis of different implementation aspects includes: Social Protection Payments, ID, Social Registries & MIS, Eligibility & Enrollment, Complaints & Appeals Countries can apply ISPA tools periodically to track performance over time ISPA tools are free and publicly available Assessment Matrix Assesses against the agreed criteria on a four point scale Country Report Presents the findings Highlights strengths and weaknesses in relation to good international practice Summarizes complex landscape of policies and institutions Provide policy options to be used as jumping off point for future dialogue between stakeholders { Implementation Guidelines Outlines the process of application of ISPA tools from start to completion

6 What Makes ISPA Unique? COLLABORATIVE Country-led collaboration between and among international and national partners FLEXIBLE Rapid, rigorous & user friendly tools that are adaptable to the specific context of each country CUTTING EDGE Experts offering technically sound research based on good practices

7 HOW ARE ISPA TOOLS APPLIED? Contact an ISPA agency Preparation for ISPA assessment Data & information collection Assessment Country Report Policy Dialogue ISPA ASSESSMENTS PROVIDE: An analysis of the state of a country s social protection SYSTEM, a particular PROGRAM, or DELIVERY aspect Entry points on how to improve and strengthen social protection in your country Learning opportunities for other countries on how to analyze and develop their social protection systems

8 HOW TO GET STARTED? Countries looking to develop and improve their social protection systems should contact the relevant development partners and request support to complete an ISPA assessment Countries can also contact the ISPA Coordination Team: