The Comorian Minister of Social Protection officially launched the Mayendeleyo project on September 27 at the multifunctional room in Fomboni, Mwali island. The program aims to provide financial assistance to the most vulnerable households, enabling them to meet their basic needs, ensure a minimum level of consumption, and preserve human capital. The ceremony was attended by several government officials and women from beneficiary families.
The project has mobilized approximately $11 million, or over 5 billion Comorian francs, through financial support from the World Bank. This initiative is part of the social safety net, resilience, and shock-responsive project to support 55,010 households in Comoros. A total of 15,000 new families, including 1,470 in Mwali, 9,929 in Ndzuani, and 3,601 in Ngazidja, have benefited from this support.
The Mayendeleyo project complements a previous cohort of transfers, which included 40,010 households, or nearly 24,000 people, in Ngazidja, Ndzuani, and Mwali islands. Mwali island has been a testing ground for the project, with its proximity to communities, operational teams, and local authorities facilitating the implementation and adaptation of approaches. The project coordinator, Ibrahima Ahamada, noted that Mwali has transitioned from experimentation to maturity.
According to Ibrahima Ahamada, the project's success in Mwali is attributed to its proximity to communities, operational teams, and local authorities. This has allowed for the testing, adaptation, and consolidation of approaches before scaling up. The governor of Mwali, Chamina Ben Mohamed, welcomed the initiative, expressing hope that it will benefit vulnerable families.
Beneficiary families undergo training and orientation by the project before receiving financial support, which enables them to create income-generating activities. The project aims to support vulnerable households across Comoros, with a focus on promoting economic stability and human capital development.
The Mayendeleyo project demonstrates the Comorian government's commitment to addressing social protection needs and promoting economic resilience. With World Bank support, the initiative seeks to make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of Comorians.
As the project continues to roll out, it is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of 55,010 households across Comoros. The government's efforts to provide financial support to vulnerable families are expected to contribute to improved living standards and economic stability in the region.
Key points
- The Comorian government has launched the Mayendeleyo project to provide financial support to 55,010 vulnerable households across the islands.
- The project has mobilized approximately $11 million through financial support from the World Bank.
- Mwali island has been a testing ground for the project, with its proximity to communities, operational teams, and local authorities facilitating the implementation and adaptation of approaches.
