Overview

The document is the Program Operations Manual (POM) for the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity – Governance (HOPE-GOV) Program for Results, published on June 26, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. It provides a comprehensive operational framework for implementing the HOPE-GOV program, which aims to improve governance in human capital development sectors in Nigeria. The manual includes abbreviations and acronyms, a table of contents, and detailed sections covering program objectives, institutional arrangements, financial management, procurement, monitoring and evaluation, and environmental and social safeguards. Key features include performance-based financing tied to Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs), coordination across federal and state levels, and mechanisms for transparency and accountability such as the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). The manual references related programs (HOPE-EDU, HOPE-PHC, HOPE-IP) and emphasizes intergovernmental collaboration. It is intended for restricted use by HOPE-GOV stakeholders.

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