Integrating Resilience Principles and Processes into Water Infrastructure Planning and Investment Preparation in Kosovo

Grant Amount: $275,000 Active

Region Europe and Central Asia (ECA)

Country Kosovo

Start Date 07/2021

Completion Date 07/2023

Funding Source Japan-World Bank Program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries – Second Phase

This grant will
enhance the sustainability of development impacts envisioned under FLOWS program
and provide a sound analytical base for the preparation of FLOWS Phase 2 in the
context of increasing drought and flood risks. Broadly the required support will
provide analysis that enhance the understanding of disaster risks including
droughts, floods, and snowmelts/future trajectory of the water supply situation
in Kosovo and inform national level water resources investment planning and site-specific
investment design in Kosovo.

Sendai Priorities

Priority 1Understanding disaster risk

Priority 2Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk

Priority 3Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience

Priority 4Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction