PSNP (Productive Safety Net Program)

Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP)

Enhancing Food Security and Resilience in Vulnerable Communities


Overview

The Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) is a social protection initiative aimed at addressing chronic food insecurity in vulnerable households. It provides predictable support through cash or food transfers, while encouraging community engagement in public works projects that enhance resilience and infrastructure.


Vision

To build a resilient and food-secure society where vulnerable populations can sustainably overcome poverty and adapt to challenges.


Mission

To deliver sustainable social protection, promote livelihood development, and strengthen community resilience through effective safety net mechanisms and capacity-building initiatives.


Key Objectives

  1. Reduce Food Insecurity: Ensure consistent access to food for vulnerable households.
  2. Strengthen Resilience: Support households in building resilience against shocks such as droughts and economic challenges.
  3. Promote Community Development: Improve infrastructure and natural resource management through public works programs.
  4. Enable Graduation: Facilitate the transition of beneficiaries from reliance on PSNP to sustainable livelihoods.
  5. Support Livelihoods: Provide training and resources for income-generating activities.

Core Components

  1. Cash and Food Transfers:
    • Direct support to eligible households, ensuring basic needs are met.
  2. Public Works Projects:
    • Employment opportunities in community-focused projects like reforestation, water conservation, and road construction.
  3. Livelihood Support:
    • Access to training, credit, and resources to improve agricultural productivity and diversify incomes.
  4. Shock-Responsive Safety Nets:
    • Emergency support during crises to prevent households from sliding deeper into poverty.

Key Achievements

  • Improved Food Security: Reduction in hunger and malnutrition among participating households.
  • Community Development: Construction of schools, roads, and irrigation systems benefiting entire communities.
  • Graduation of Households: Thousands of families have transitioned to sustainable livelihoods.
  • Resilience to Shocks: Strengthened ability of households to withstand and recover from droughts and other crises.

Future Goals

  • Expand coverage to reach more vulnerable populations.
  • Integrate climate-smart approaches into public works projects.
  • Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems to measure long-term impact.
  • Increase collaboration with stakeholders to align PSNP efforts with broader development goals.

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