As the proportion of ODA allocated to commodity assistance declines, Guyana's social infrastructure will be aided through programmes aimed at improving health, education, and social services, as well as programmes designed to strengthen civil society. This new contribution is an extension of the Fertilizer Line of Credit. The balance of payments support element of SIP consists of the provision of fertilizer imports required for the sugar industry. These include the construction or rehabilitation of health, education, water supply, and sanitation facilities. The implementation of PSIP projects is the responsibility of the Government of Guyana.
Priority is given to businesses that are unable to afford private sector consultants.
Advisory services are also provided to NGOs and public sector organizations. Emphasis is placed on financial and economic management, as well as the development of knowledge and systems to improve the strategic use of limited resources. Also included is the provision of limited amounts of equipment and training. Projects are concentrated in the areas of health, education, community development, women in development, income generation, and skills training. Priority is given to projects that help people solve problems through self-reliance, and that can be sustained after project funding ends.