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World Bank Grants Cameroon $108 Million to Support Disaster Recovery, Preparation

World Bank Grants Cameroon $108 Million to Support Disaster Recovery, Preparation

From The World Bank

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$108 million IDA* grant to support the Government of Cameroon’s efforts to rehabilitate embankments, dams and irrigation systems and improve disaster-preparedness in the Far North Region of Cameroon.

“Northern Cameroon is characterized by high poverty levels, and it is also highly vulnerable to natural disasters and climate shocks including frequent droughts and floods”, said World Bank Country Director for Cameroon Gregor Binkert. “In addition to rehabilitating damaged water infrastructure, these funds will help restore the area’s rice production and provide food and income for the farmers living in the area.”

The Maga dam – a 27 km earthen dam with a reservoir capacity of 620 million cubic meters – was significantly weakened during the 2012 floods, thereby putting at risk of potential dam failure up to 120,000 people.

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