Sector Budget Support – EU support to Social Inclusion

The Sector Reform Contract (SRC) “EU Support to Social Inclusion” supports the implementation of the National Employment and Skills Strategy 2019-2022 and the National Social Protection Strategy 2020-2023 and their respective Action Plans with a total budget of EUR 70.65 million. The action responds to the crisis situation caused by COVID 19 through targeted measures in the social protection and employment sectors, in order to preserve employability and ensure protection of vulnerable groups.

The SRC comprises:

a) a EUR 50,65 million budget support programme;
b) complementary technical assistance for a total of up to EUR 8,7 million to support the implementation of the social protection and employment;
c) grant scheme for a total of EUR 11,3 million through two schemes focusing on municipalities, vulnerable groups and capacity building on inclusive education for teachers.