United Nations Development Programme Romania
Project data

Project ID: 40573 - 47210

Status: completed

Duration: Oct 2004 - May 2005

Management Arrangements: NEX

Budget

Total: 1 966 085 USD

Programme Area

Socio-Economic

Geographic Focus

Sector and Subsector

Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction

Programme component (MYFF Service Line)

UNDAF outcome

Enhanced national economic growth and reduced poverty levels among vulnerable groups through sustained social inclusion and capacity promotion by 2009.

Expected outcome

Reduced poverty and increased empowerment among disadvantaged minority communities – Roma, rural women, people living with HIV/AIDS, youth (including post-institutionalized) – through employment generation and specific interventions to protect or encourage social inclusion.

Expected output

Employment created for disadvantaged groups through public works, vocational training and job counseling.
Establishment of sustainable social centers for disabled and other vulnerable groups.
Local administration trained for implementation of national social services.

Activities of monitoring and implementation of the National Strategy for improving the Roma situation - 2004

Geographic Focus

17 localities from 15 counties: Bucharest, Dorohoi- Botosani, Cuza Voda-Constanta, Craiova-Dolj, Frumusita-Galatia, Slobozia-Ialomita, Jilava-Ilfov, Satulung-Maramures, Sanpetru de Campie-Mures, Sadu-Sibiu, Bosanci-Suceava, Vatra Dornei-Suceava, Jimbolia-Timis, Barlad-Vaslui, Puscasi-Vaslui, Marasesti-Vrancea, Panciu-Vrancea

Background

Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the National Strategy for Improving Roma Situation.

Objectives

To improve the standards of living of Roma communities in Romania. To contribute to the social and economic integration of Roma. To foster good interethnic relations.

(Achievements &) Expected Results

Employment created for disadvantaged groups through public works, vocational training and income generating activities. Rehabilitation of small infrastructure. Rehabilitation of houses. Acquisition and cultivation of agriculture land.

Nationalized MDG Focus

Goal 1, target 1,2,3 / Goal 3, Target 1

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Page last updated on 15/07/2007
Contact info

Project address

35A, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd, Floor 5, Ap10, Bucharest 2

Implementation Agency / Main Partner

Department for Interethnic Relations

National Project Coordinator

Contact Person in UNDP

Florin Banateanu

Contact Person in UNDP [Programme Associate]

Mirela Iancu

Project Manager

Anca Tomescu

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