World Bank Funds Resilience and Social Support Project in Malawi
What happened
The World Bank is funding the Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods Project in Chiradzulu District. This program, which began in 2020, is implemented alongside the Climate Smart-Enhanced Public Works Programme. Participants receive monthly wages of K48,000 for erecting water and land management technologies to boost food production and climate resilience.
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Why it matters
The project provides income to poor households while simultaneously enhancing environmental resilience. The activities, such as erecting water harvesting structures, are designed to increase food production in the area.
The World Bank is funding a regional infrastructure resilience programme in Chiradzulu.
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Who's involved
- World BankProvides financial support for the Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods Project.
- ChiradzuluLocation where the resilience and social support programs are being implemented.
- MalawiSovereign state receiving financial support for the project.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MalawiSpeculative
Malawi might see increased employment opportunities through the public works program.
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The entities involved
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World Bank
international financial institution
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Chiradzulu
city in Malawi
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