WORLD BANK: New Grants and Loans

The World Bank has approved US $170m from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Chad improve connectivity, logistics, and value chains in the Lake Chad region.The Chad Connectivity and Integration Project aims to pave 55km of the Liwa-Rig Rig section and 12km of access roads connecting the city of Bol on the Trans-Saharan Highway.It will also improve 50km of rural roads, enhancing market access for rural areas.The project includes building solar-powered trade and agricultural logistics facilities, like warehouses and markets, to support women in Bol, Bagasola, and other regions.The project will benefit 3.8m individuals, mainly from communities in the Lake Chad region and along the Trans-Saharan Highway, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and producers of local goods participating in regional value chains.