Japan Social Development Fund

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The Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) was established by the Government of Japan and the World Bank in June 2000 as an untied mechanism for providing direct assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in eligible member countries of the World Bank Group. As of May 31, 2006, the Government of Japan had provided over US$250 million to the JSDF and almost 200 grants, amounting to more than US$238 million, had been approved.

Contents 1 Main purpose of the Fund 1.1 Types of activities that are eligible under the JSDF 1.2 Average size of a JSDF grant 1.3 Duration of a JSDF grant 1.4 When and how can one apply for a JSDF grant? 2 Contacts 3 Further Readings, References, Links 4 Source(s)

Main purpose of the Fund

The main purposes of the JSDF are to:

• Support innovative programs which directly respond to the needs of the poorest and most