World Bank Approves $110 Million for Climate-Resilient Roads in Sri Lanka

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The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new financing, provided through the International Development Association’s Crisis Response Window, will prioritize roads that restore access to markets, schools, and health facilities in the communities most severely affected […]

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