The United Republic of Tanzania
                                  Productive Social Safety Net Project II

                                               Chair Summary*

                                              September 12, 2019

The Executive Directors approved a credit in the amount of SDR 323.7 million (US$450 million
equivalent) for the Tanzania Productive Social Safety Net Project II (PSSN II) on the terms and
conditions set out in the President’s Memorandum.

Directors supported the project for its positive impact on the lives of over 5 million Tanzanians in
terms of poverty reduction, livelihoods improvement and development of human capital for current
and future generations. They noted the quality technical analysis and encouraged the Bank to
replicate best practices in other operations and countries.

Directors emphasized the importance of putting in place a strong mechanism to mitigate potential
risks related to environmental, social and fiduciary issues, with greater focus on strengthening
local capacity building. They also stressed the importance of ensuring transparency of delivery
system, engagement of civil society, citizen participation and the gender agenda.

Directors underscored the need for the Bank to closely work with the government and other
development partners to address the project financial sustainability concerns and the financing gap.
They encouraged the Bank to continue harmonization efforts to support the safety net program and
a coordinated policy dialogue with the government on the broader social protection agenda in
Tanzania.




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    This summary is not an approved record.