Abt Global is leading the five-year USAID Public Sector Systems Strengthening Activity (PS3) to promote the delivery, quality and use of public services, particularly for underserved populations. PS3 (now PS3+) strengthens Local Government Authority systems to promote inclusive and evidence-based planning and the management and implementation of services across sectors, including health, education and agriculture. PS3+ focuses on extending interoperable systems, money and public workers to facilities to improve their autonomy, transparency, accountability and efficiency so they can provide high quality services to Tanzania’s citizens.

PS3+ supports local governments and the private sector to meet citizen expectations—particularly of the poor, women and youth. Through public workshops and oversight sessions with government officials, the Abt-led Activity is making it easier for women, youth and people with disabilities to get loans from designated local government authority revenue as well as the Tanzania Social Action Fund. PS3+ is also developing an attendance register for statutory meetings to encourage local governments to invite more women, youth, and people with disabilities. By supporting the national government’s transition to online civil service trainings, the Activity is making these more convenient for those who have family responsibilities.