RY-TAIZ FLOOD DISASTER

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This project will provide protection of public and private properties against economic losses due to flooding, and will reduce the risk of loss of human life. The primary objective is to provide the city of Taiz with essential flood control works. Other objectives include : a) implementing a project cost recovery mechanism at a municipal level; b) promoting implementation of a national municipal resource mobilization policy; and c) further strengthening the institutional capabilities of MRH and its main branch offices. Project components are the following : 1) flood control structures consisting of open channels and box culverts, sediment and boulder traps, at various places in Wadis Seena, Al Nassar, Madam, and Al Kamet; 2) restoration of street pavement; 3) conservation of soils through terracing of unstable slopes; 4) surface drainage footpaths in narrow and steep streets to control erosion; 5) land acquisition; 6) the purchase of equipment for road maintenance and flood control structures; 7) institutional strengthening of MRH and its main branch offices through technical assistance; 8) introduction of a national municipal resource mobilization policy and implementation of project cost recovery; 9) hiring of consultants; and 10) training MRH staff.

FY17 - Public Administration,FY17 - Transportation,FY17 - Water, Sanitation and Waste Management,Transportation

World Bank Group

Project

Road, Water Supply and Storage, Waste Processing and Treatment, Government