The program will increase Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board’s (BREB) delivery of electricity by 6,790 GWh while improving climate resilience of the electricity system.
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World Bank approves $600 million to improve livelihoods of vulnerable Bangladeshis
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The World Bank has approved USD 600 million for two projects in Bangladesh to help over 1.75 million poor and vulnerable population against future shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic.
The two projects will work with the youth, women, disadvantaged groups, and returnee migrant workers in improving employability and livelihood opportunities, and build their resilience against future shocks, according to a release issued yesterday in this regard. In Bangladesh, the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the livelihoods of thousands of people, particularly, female workers, youth, and returnee migrant workers, said Dandan Chen, Acting World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan.