Five projects totaling $1.692 billion in financing have been approved by the World Bank to assist those residing in Pakistan’s Sindh province’s flood-affected areas.
According to a press statement from the World Bank, three projects promote rehabilitation, home reconstruction, and the restoration of crop production for vulnerable areas. Two more projects support health services for women and children.
“Sindh was the province worst-affected by the 2022 floods. There were huge damages to the housing, health, and agriculture sectors and people lost their livelihoods. Beyond the rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged houses and infrastructure, our engagement in the flood response effort is an opportunity to strengthen resilience, and reform institutions and governance structures”, said Najy Benhassine, WB Country Director for Pakistan.
Sindh Floods Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project
Owner-driven and multi-hazard resilient rehabilitation of key housing units will be supported by the Sindh Floods Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project for $500 million.
350,000 housing units will receive funds for renovation and development thanks to a housing subsidy (almost 20 percent of the total housing rehabilitation needs for Sindh).
For homes with structural damage, cash subsidies will be given to help partially pay for reconstruction or restoration.
To increase access to water and sanitation, twin pit latrines and simple rainwater collection systems will also be offered.
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