The objective of the Second Bolsa Familia project in Brazil is to implement the second phase of the project through: 1)Strengthening the program’s overall governance; 2)Consolidate the program monitoring and evaluation system; and 3)Promote innovations and strategies for beneficiaries’ graduation from poverty.

The total cost of the project is US$ 8,260 million, of which US$ 260 million is provided by the World Bank through an adaptable program loan.

UPDATES:

21 September 2010

The Board approved the project on 16 September 2010. The project financing is now estimated at US$ 15,200 million.

30 June 2009

The second phase of the program intends to further strengthen the Bolsa Familia Program by improving its program management functions and accountability, and oversight and control functions; improving the consolidation of the program monitoring and evaluation system; and supporting the integration of social protection programs.

The project comprises the following components:

Component 1: Conditional Cash Transfers
Component 2: Consolidation of the Bolsa Família Program and the Cadastro Unico
Component 3: Consolidation of the Monitoring and Evaluation System
Component 4: Supporting the National Commitment for Social Development (CNDS)
Component 5: Operational Support for Project Coordination at the Ministry of Social Development

The Board approval is expected to take place on 24 November 2009.  The total cost of the project is now estimated at US$ 12,200 million.