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The BRACE Program will help support government priorities to help poor and vulnerable groups, promote food security and price stability, and support employment and businesses affected to contain the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine that is compounding significant adverse social and economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The expected impact of the program is inclusive economic growth sustained and income inequality reduced. The outcome of the program is impact of exogenous shocks effectively managed and immediate adverse socioeconomic effects reduced. The program outputs are (i) measures to support food security and price stability strengthened, (ii) measures to support social protection and safety net programs of the government implemented, and (iii) measures to support employment through small and medium-sized businesses implemented. The program is aligned with all seven operational priorities of Strategy 2030 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

ADB - Asian Development Bank - based in Manila, Philippines since 1960.
The Asian Development Bank aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty. ADB in partnership with member governments, independent specialists and other financial institutions is focused on delivering projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact.
As a multilateral development finance institution, ADB provides:
Features all the components, activities, and processes related to food production, processing, safety, and access, as well as initiatives that support livelihoods and income generation for individuals and communities.
Covers human resources management, labor market initiatives, and activities related to employment and workforce development.