7: Social Protection Working Group

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A.  Objectives

  1. Coordinate policy dialogue between development partners and the Government of Tajikistan on social protection;
  2. Share best practice, experience and information on existing initiatives among the group members and with the Government of Tajikistan;
  3. Coordinate development partners’ efforts in policy advocacy, policy making and programme design on social protection;
  4. Keep track of the Government of Tajikistan – DCC initiative on human development as it relates to Social protection;
  5. Brief the broader DCC on social protection issues as and when required.   

       B.  Membership and partnerships

Permanent members of the Working Group are all development partners working in the field of social protection. New members from among development organizations can obtain membership of the Working Group when there is an accord from majority of the Working Group members. Guest membership can be extended to Government representatives and other stakeholders on a session basis as required.

       C.  Frequency of Meetings and Reporting

The Working Group will meet minimum four times a year. The Working Group Chair will lead on scheduling and the agenda for each meeting. Ad hoc meetings can occur as required.

       D.  Secretariat

Secretarial support for the WG will be provided by UNICEF and the EU delegation.

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