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6 GLEAN WATER AND SAMTATION 9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE O World Bank For more information: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project- detail/P172548 49 EGYPT Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project Development Challenge: Despite significant improvements in air quality in recent years, Greater Cairo's air pollution levels far exceed international standards. Pollution management is key to providing safe living conditions for communities while reducing the health burden, fiscal strain, and economic costs from environmental degradation. Air pollution and adverse climate impacts threaten the longevity of Egypt's draw for tourism (a sector that contributes about 12% to GDP) by degrading Egypt's rich cultural heritage and creating conditions that discourage tourists from visiting altogether. Purpose: Reduce air and climate emissions from critical sectors and increase resilience to air pollution in Greater Cairo. In response to COVID-19, the project is working to improve healthcare waste management systems and introduce prevention measures in municipal waste operations. This will focus on under-served hospitals to provide waste sterilization equipment and personal protective gear, alongside the provision of technical assistance and training on the safe handling, transportation and disposal of healthcare waste. · Expected Results (include): Increase the number of women employed in the solid waste chain by 10%, following training and capacity building • Reduce GHG emissions from public buses by 23% . Reduce GHG emissions from municipal solid waste by 30% IBRD Financing: $200 million Closing: 2026 THE WORLD BANK Treasury

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