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Author: Khan, Qaiser M.;
Document Date: 2020/04/27 08:33:04
Document Type: Program Information Document;
Report Number: PIDA29216
Volume No: 1
Total Volume(s): 1
Country: India;
Region: South Asia;
Disclosure Date: 2020/04/27 08:33:04
Disclosure Status: Disclosed
Doc Name: Appraisal Program Information Document (PID) - Accelerating India's COVID-19 Social Protection Response Program (PMGKY) - P173943
Keywords: Social Protection; poverty and social impact; social protection system; social distance; social assistance; Social Protection Benefits; social assistance program; vulnerable household; migrant worker
Language: English
Rel. Proj ID: IN-Strengthen Social Protection For The Poor And Vulnerable In Ind -- P173943;
Topics: Social Protection and Labor; Poverty; Social Insurance; Social Assistance; Health;
Historic Topics: Macroeconomics and Economic Growth; Industry; Social Protections and Labor; Poverty Reduction;
Historic SubTopics: Social Protections & Assistance; Inequality; Social Development & Poverty; Services & Transfers to Poor; Disability; Access of Poor to Social Services; Economic Assistance; Health Care Services Industry;
Unit Owning: Social Protection & Labor SAR
Originating Unit: Social Protection & Labor SAR (HSASP)

The World Bank (USA) is part of an international financial agency that makes loans and grants to governments in low- and middle-income countries to fund capital projects. The United States was a driving force behind the founding of the World Bank in 1944 and it is still the World Bank's largest shareholder today.
The United States contributes to tackling critical international development concerns through the World Bank Group and has a long history of generously supporting the objectives of the World Bank Group and has been a champion of the International Development Association (IDA) which provides low-interest loans and grants to the world's poorest countries. The key U.S. priorities at the World Bank include a multilateral health and economic response to COVID-19, debt sustainability and transparency, promoting governance and fighting corruption, ending energy poverty and supporting a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency and development impact.
Includes initiatives that support macroeconomic stability, sound fiscal policy, and effective management of public financial resources.
Covers actions aimed at reducing disaster risks and providing emergency assistance to populations affected by natural disasters, conflicts, or humanitarian crises.