YAOUNDE, April 22 (MENA) - The World Bank (WB) is set to review two new projects for Cameroon during a board meeting scheduled for May 2025, the WB said Tuesday.

Cheick Fantamady Kanté, the WB Country Director for Cameroon said - during the launch of a joint review of the institution’s project portfolio in the country - the projects together total dlrs 400 million (about CFA230.8 billion at the current exchange rate), with dlrs 200 million (CFA115.4 billion) allocated to each. The first is the Sustainable Cities and Land Management Project (PVGFD), which will replace the current Inclusive and Resilient Cities Development Program (PDVIR) when it ends on June 30, 2025.

The PVGFD aims to improve land administration and expand access to infrastructure and services in several cities, including Yaoundé and Douala. Official sources say it will focus on upgrading urban land management systems, monitoring and evaluation processes, and emergency interventions. The goal is to support smart, climate-resilient urban development.

The second project is the Water Security and Sanitation Improvement Project (SEWASH). This marks the first phase of a broader dlrs 950 million program (around CFA550 billion) to expand access to clean drinking water and sanitation services in both urban and rural areas.

According to the WB, the SEWASH project is designed to boost water supply capacity, reduce the spread of waterborne diseases, and improve public health and living conditions. It will also help strengthen institutions managing water resources to ensure long-term sustainability while supporting the country's overall development. (MENA)

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