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It examines efficiency across programming and financing, evaluates performance in reaching correct beneficiaries with adequate benefits, and reviews delivery processes for transfers and services. The review includes annexes listing major programs, coverage by life-cycle and function, implementing agencies, and fund flow analysis, supported by figures and a structured set of recommendations.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disc losure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nAugust 2021  \nbangladesh SOCIAL PROTECTION PUBLIC EXPENDITURE REVIEW  \nPub lic Disc losure Authorized  \n| © 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank\u003Cbr> |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| The World Bank\u003Cbr>1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA\u003Cbr>Tel: 1-202-473-1000\u003Cbr>Fax: 1-207-477-6391\u003Cbr>[www.worldbank.org](www.worldbank.org) | World Bank Office Dhaka\u003Cbr>Plot-E-32, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207 Bangladesh\u003Cbr>Tel: 880-2-5566-7777\u003Cbr>Fax: 880-2-5566-7778\u003Cbr>[www.worldbank.org/bangladesh](www.worldbank.org/bangladesh) |\n| This work is a product of the staff of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank with external contributions. 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