Abu Dhabi Social Development Authority (ADDC) announced its intention to launch a new system of social contracting based on partnership, allocates funds to improve and develop social services, and ensures innovative financing opportunities for social services and long-term sustainable solutions. The framework of the role of the Commission in contributing to the development of society, through activating social innovation, and spreading the culture of giving and participation in civil society.
"The idea of the new social contracting system is based on eight steps, including the government's definition of a social issue, and the government's participation in this challenge with Ma'an, which submits a request for consideration," said Salameh Al-Amimi, The third step is to determine how to provide services, and then to identify the investor, noting that the fifth step is for the investor to fund the service. The service provider will then implement a program to meet the social challenge. The social results will be assessed and shared with the government. Is the establishment of Pile to pay for the investor based on tangible social results.
Al-Amimi explained that the Authority's strategy "has acquired a copy of it", based on four axes. The first is the Social Incubator Program, which aims at providing the main supporting sources to support the promotion and development of social work institutions. The second pillar is social impact bonds. It aims to support the adoption of social contracting systems as a tool for solving social challenges, in order to reach the adoption of the social contracting frameworks Essential in the face of Aha social challenges in Abu Dhabi.
She pointed out that the third axis is specific to community participation programs to achieve cultural change in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through community participation and social action to reach a culture of cooperation and social participation in the Emirate through the contributions of the government, the private sector and individuals in society. Social investment, aimed at establishing channels for the financing of social labor institutions and directing them to establish supportive channels for fundraising and allocation to relevant labor institutions.
Al Amimi said that the Authority is working on developing an innovative approach that will contribute to building cohesive and well-established societies inspired by our history and the path of tolerance. Together, Al-Amma completes the mission and spirit of charitable work established in the history of the UAE. UAE, where the UAE was ranked 12th in the world in the World Humanitarian Bid Index 2018.
She added that the Authority started its social activities this year through two programs: the first is a think tank with a capacity of 100 ideas, 40 ideas are nominated for implementation, and the best 10 community ideas will be selected and funded, with the best ideas being developed and expanded. To provide social support to stakeholders and senior citizens. Al-Amimi stressed that the Authority is working to establish and manage the Social Investment Fund to support social projects. It cooperates with government and private companies to channel funds to major social initiatives, and will then design fundraising plans and adopt clear strategies for the course of action. Al-Amimi stressed that Ma'an will lead the cultural and social transformation in Abu Dhabi to enhance the culture of giving and identify social and voluntary social needs through community participation programs to take advantage of existing community participation opportunities and initiatives. Supporting the efforts of institutions in developing the volunteer experience and making it rewarding. The Commission works to ensure that individuals' efforts are directed towards the most appropriate social programs, in the interest of the public.
The new system will be a contract or a financial instrument to invest in public or government programs so that social results will be committed to achieve social outcomes, In which financing is conditional on achieving these results, which means "pay for success".
10 social institutions
Salama Al Amimi, Director General of the Authority, said that the Social Incubator Program aims to achieve a positive and tangible impact that will directly impact the community and establish Abu Dhabi as a center for social entrepreneurship. The social incubator will provide support to financially emerging companies and social institutions, The participants will be able to communicate with experts and organize brainstorming workshops, as well as training courses and conferences. The data and points of the program are competitive and For innovation. She said that the program will contribute to the establishment of 10 community institutions, through the adoption of the ideas of talented people who are able to interact with their social environment through their ideas that will have positive effects far-reaching.
The winner of the first round of the program will meet the challenges of the owners. The winning ideas will receive funding of up to AED100,000 per idea. Progressive financial support will be provided for each participant's achievement, as well as living expenses and housing costs for non-resident participants in Abu Dhabi. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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