The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved two projects totaling $332.5 million to enhance water security and resilience in Tunisia. The projects are part of the Tunisia Water Security and Resilience Program, aimed at improving potable water services, modernizing agriculture, and supporting rural jobs. The program is expected to create over 17,000 jobs and help the country adapt to water scarcity and climate change.
The Irrigation Water Security, Resilience and Value — Addition Project, valued at $124 million, will focus on improving irrigation services and crop yields in targeted areas. It will also rehabilitate irrigation infrastructure and support farmers in adopting climate-smart technologies.
The Potable Water Security and Resilience Project, worth $208.5 million, will enhance the quality and resilience of potable water services. It includes expanding a seawater desalination plant and deploying smart meters to reduce water losses.
The program is a 10-year, $700 million Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach, with the first phase addressing urgent priorities in potable water and irrigated agriculture. The next phase will focus on sanitation.
Source: reliefweb
