The World Bank’s board of executive directors today approved two projects totaling $700 million to provide basic services and build disaster and social resilience for both the host communities and the displaced Rohingya population in Bangladesh.
Nearly one million Rohingya have fled violence in Myanmar to Bangladesh since 2017, making it one of the largest forced displacement crises in the world. The approved projects aim to support the wellbeing of both the Rohingya and host communities amidst this complex crisis.
We are fully committed to supporting the Government of Bangladesh to address this crisis and support the welfare of both the Rohingya and host communities, said Abdoulaye Seck, World Bank country director for Bangladesh and Bhutan.
The projects will provide support for essential services and livelihoods for nearly one million people in the Rohingya and host communities. Emphasis will be placed on investments in education, health, nutrition, gender-based violence response, and prevention services. The projects will also focus on enhancing disaster and climate resilience, especially in infrastructural development.
As the crisis enters its seventh year, the World Bank’s initiatives reflect a comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of the impacted populations, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient future for all involved.
