Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF)



Japan Social Development Fund

Special Programs

The World Bank and Civil Society

The Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) is funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the World Bank

Special Programs

JSDF Seed Fund (March 2002). The Government of Japan has made available seed grants for Bank Group task teams to support the preparation costs of JSDF proposals. The preparation of JSDF proposals, and hence the associated applications for seed funding, frequently involve participatory discussions with civil society groups and other stakeholders to design the proposal for maximum effectiveness and sustainability. Applications for seed grants of up to US$50,000 may be submitted by task teams to help prepare forthcoming JSDF proposals. Eligible expenditures include: consulting services (including those from community consultation program experts), local consultant costs, and incremental Bank staff travel and subsistence. A task team that receives seed funding is expected to deliver a well-developed JSDF grant proposal within 12 months of the approval of the seed grant.

JSDF Contribution for Afghanistan (March 2002). The Government of Japan and the World Bank agreed to set up a special window within the JSDF to support activities in Afghanistan under a three-year program of assistance for the country's reconstruction and transition toward political, economic and social stability.

JSDF Grants for Post-Tsunami Recovery Measures (December 2004). The Government of Japan has made a special allocation of US$20 million from the JSDF for grants to finance support for those affected by the December 26, 2004, tsunami. The grants can be used for recovery measures and improvement of services and facilities for poorer population groups in tsunami-affected countries. For more information see JSDF Grants for Post-Tsunami Recovery Measures.

JSDF Grants for Earthquake Reconstruction (October 2005). The Government of Japan has made available US$5 million from the JSDF to finance support for those affected by the October 8, 2005, earthquake in Pakistan. The grants can be used for recovery measures and improvement of services and facilities for poorer population groups in Pakistan. For more information see JSDF Grants for Pakistan Earthquake Reconstruction Grants.