Iraq: Emergency Water Supply Project

The World Bank approved a US$ 109.5 million IDA credit for the Emergency Water Supply Project on 10 June 2008.

The project aims to support the Government of Iraq’s efforts to improve water supply and sanitation services in selected governorates through upgrading and reconstructing/replacing existing facilities. Other objectives of the project are to start laying the foundation for a sustainable policy framework for the sector, and continue the programs of support services and training. The project will also create vitally needed short-term employment, help build Iraq’s capacity to manage medium to large-scale reconstruction and mitigate health hazards posed by contaminated water as a result of deteriorated pipes and networks.

Source: World Bank, 10 Jun 2008