The World Bank will grant USD1.5 million to support a study on developing a master plan for controlling flooding in the Philippines’ Metro Manila region.
The grant was drawn from the World Bank-administered Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery Trust Fund. GFDRR seeks to reduce the vulnerability of poor nations to natural disasters and help them adapt to climate change.
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The preparation of the flood master plan is expected to last 13 months. The Philippine Department of Public Works and Highways will spearhead the initiative.