Strengthen the capacities of select LGUs in implementing the Social Pact and deliver social services to vulnerable children and families

Country: 
Albania
Category: 
Good Governance
Starting Date: 
09/2018
Ending Date: 
08/2019
Donor agency: 
UNICEF
Lead Partner: 
EuroPartners Development
Staff: 
6
Detailed description of the project: 

The objective of this project, which is implemented in partnership with UNICEF in Korça, Vlora, Saranda Mallakstra, Maliq and Librazhd, is to assist and build capacities of LGUs to plan, deliver and monitor social services and enhance cooperation and accountability of all actors involved in the delivery of social care services at local level – be it LGUs, beneficiaries - vulnerable children and families – and CSO operating in the field. LGUs are assisted in the development of easy to use tools for planning, budgeting and monitoring the implementation of Social Care Plans; in creating a clear understanding of the resources available to support and improve the delivery of social care services at LGUs level and also helping establish a platform of cooperation between LGUs, CSOs and beneficiaries through the Local Social dialogue Groups fulfilling the main aim of the National Strategy for Social Protection 2015 – 2020 to create a sustainable welfare society for today and tomorrow.