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It focuses on allocative efficiency through policy-relevant categorization and program classification, identifying gaps between the Finance Division’s program list and the National Social Security Strategy. It proposes reforms, including two program typologies—one by beneficiaries using a life-cycle approach and another by functions—to better match differing demographic needs and the roles social protection programs are expected to play.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disc losure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nPOLICY NOTE 1  \nAllocative Efficiency: Better Align  \nSocial Protection Resources with National Policy  \nBACKGROUND  \nTo maximize the impact of social protection (SP) programs, it is critical to: (1) align the allocation of resources with national policies and strategies; (2) design programs that are able to reach their intended beneficiaries with adequate coverage and level of benefits; (3) ensure efficiency in programming and financing; and (4) ensure efficiency in the actual delivery of programs at the local level. This policy note analyses the first point, namely the extent to which resources are allocated efficiently, in line with national strategies and priorities. It highlights areas where challenges remain and proposes policy reforms to address those (others are covered in other policy notes and in the main report ) .  \nIn particular, this policy note discusses the importance of policy relevant categorization/classification of programs; gaps and challenges in resource allocation in respect to the needs of different demographic and socio-economic groups and/or in respect to functions SP programs are supposed to play. It proposes reforms which could address some of the challenges identified.  \n1 The Policy Note series discusses key thematic findings and recommendations outlined in the ‘Bangladesh Social Protection Public Expenditure Review (PER)’ report. The series includes notes on the Allocative efficiency: Better Align Social Protection Resources with National Policy ; Adequacy of Coverage, Targeting and Benefits of Social Protection Programs; Efficiency in the Programming and Financing of Social Protection; and Efficiency in the delivery of Social Protection Benefits and Services to Beneficiaries.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Allocative Efficiency: Better Align Social Protection Resources with National Policy POLICY NOTE |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ALIGN THE CATEGORIZATION OF\u003Cbr>PROGRAMS WITH POLICY?   |  |\n| Policy making requires categorizations, which are commensurate with strategic directions. Social protection is a term, which can be used to describe a broad range of programs. The National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) of Bangladesh has a rather broad scope, covering what many define as safety nets or social assistance, as well as insurance against some risks (old-age for instance), programs addressing shocks, and interventions focused on employment or productivity. Over the past decade, the Finance Division (FD) has prepared a list of social protection programs financed by the national budget. So far, this list organizes programs into cash transfers, food security, micro-credit, development sector programs, and miscellaneous funds (and for many into subcategories of social protection and social empowerment) . While the list has already become an important tool for planning, both its scope and its categorization could be more aligned with the orientations laid out in the NSSS, to increase its impact on policy making. In addition, there are several programs which are included in the list but do not have SP attributes and also programs which have SP attributes but are not included in the FD list. Therefore, getting the list right is critically important not only for making efficient resource allocation (by government, development partners, NGOs) but also for other interested stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, CSOs, think tanks, Academia) who use the list. 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