Yobe understudies Rwanda’s shock-responsive mechanism for social protection, others
By Tada Juthan, Maiduguri
The Yobe State Government has understudied the Rwandan shock-responsive mechanism (SRM) for social protection of vulnerable groups in the state.
The week-long study tour led by the state’s Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Muhammad Abatcha Geidam, provided opportunities for knowledge-sharing and other discussions on policy strategies with the Mayor of Nyanza, Southern District of Ruwanda.
Director General, Press Affairs and Media to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, yesterday (Sunday), in Damaturu, stated, “The delegation study tour in Rwanda focuses on the integration of shock-responsive mechanisms for social protection in Yobe state.”
He said members of delegation, comprising government officials, engaged in a series of meetings with the Ruwandan stakeholders.
The interactions also dwell on the discussions on social protection policies and strategies on executions.
The DG in the statement added, “The Rwandan program aimed at strengthening shock-responsive mechanisms on social protection of citizens,” as well as responding to shocks from other crises, including the over a decade Boko Haram insurgency.”
Mohammed noted that members of the study tour delegation will understand Rwanda’s policy and regulatory framework, including its approach to social protection.
“The policy also aligns with global best practices of protecting the people, particularly the vulnerable groups in society,” he noted.
On the adoption of Rwandan policy, the DG said, “Our delegation will explore effective strategies for responding to shocks and other crises, including cash transfers and community-based initiatives.”.
Geidam, therefore, pledged to build relationships with the Rwandan government officials, civil society organisations, and the organised private sector (OPS).
“This underscores the importance of international cooperation and knowledge-sharing to overcome global challenges.
