The World Bank Board of Executive Directors authorized today a grant of US$225 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Syria improve public service delivery in the water and health sectors.
The Syria Emergency Water Security and Resilient Services Project (US$150 million) aims to restore bulk water supply and wastewater infrastructure in priority densely populated regions. The Syria Health System Recovery and Strengthening Project ($75 million) will improve citizens’ access to quality health services and strengthen the public health system in Syria.
The approved financial package includes two new projects targeted at enhancing people’s lives by ensuring reliable access to water and sanitation, as well as increasing access to quality health care. The projects are estimated to help around 4.5 million Syrians nationwide.
The World Bank’s Middle East Division Director, Jean-Christophe Carret, emphasized the importance of restoring physical infrastructure and crucial public services in Syria’s Statement of National Priorities.As Syria progresses toward stabilization and recovery, improved public services across sectors will improve living conditions, strengthen social cohesion, and facilitate the integration of returning refugees and internally displaced people, supporting the government’s No Camps initiative.
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