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UN-Habitat and SIDA partner in cash transfer initiative to cushion Kismayo residents from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
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KISMAYO, SOMALIA 13 April 2021 - UN-Habitat has disbursed the first tranche of direct cash transfers of USD 70 each to 250 vulnerable households in Western Kismayo as part of the COVID-19 response within a larger project funded by the Government of Sweden which addresses youth and urban regeneration in Somalia. The same 250 households will each receive a total of USD 210 over a three – month period to support their families in an initiative which will benefit over 2,000 people indirectly.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted Somalia’s economic recovery and the government shutdowns have impacted the most vulnerable communities including urban communities in one of Somalia’s largest cities, Kismayo whose dwellers are the main targets of this intervention,” said Falastin Omar, Programme Manager, UN-Habitat Somalia Programme.
UN-Habitat and Sweden disburse direct cash transfers in COVID-19 hit Kismayo
In addition to direct cash transfers, the COVID-19 response strategy will provide access to water and ensure handwashing facilities are available in the informal settlements of Kismayo as well as selected public places.Devdiscourse News Desk | Kismayo | Updated: 14-04-2021 23:01 IST | Created: 14-04-2021 23:01 IST
The same 250 households will each receive a total of USD 210 over a three – month period to support their families in an initiative that will benefit over 2,000 people indirectly. Image Credit: Flickr
UN-Habitat has disbursed the first tranche of direct cash transfers of USD 70 each to 250 vulnerable households in Western Kismayo as part of the COVID-19 response within a larger project funded by the Government of Sweden which addresses youth and urban regeneration in Somalia. The same 250 households will each receive a total of USD 210 over a three – month period to support their families
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An â¬18.1 million Urban Regeneration Project has been confirmed for Letterkenny.
The project is set to include a revamp of the Market Square and Cathedral Quarter area to include a new tourism centre as well as renewal works on Lower Main Street and the revival of the Old Courthouse into an enterprise centre and a transport hub for the town centre.
13.6 million euro will be funded by the Government and 4.5 million by Donegal County Council.
Minister Charlie McConalogue says when complete, the people of Letterkenny will see a significant impact as a result:
Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, Councillor Donal Coyle says the project is a game changer for the town: