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DECENT WORK AND ECCHEMIC GROWTH M 16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS World Bank For more information: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects- operations/project-detail/P152512 39 FRAGILITY & CONFLICT Central African Republic: LONDO Project Development Challenge: CAR is one of the poorest and most fragile countries in the world. The conflict, which began in 2012, shattered its already-frail economy, tore its social fabric, and created a devastating humanitarian, human rights, and security crisis. • • 25% of the population was displaced: 1 million internally; 200,000+ in neighboring countries Infrastructure, including schools and healthcare centers, were destroyed Public wages were suspended Purpose: Provide temporary employment to vulnerable people and facilitate access to basic services throughout the entire territory. Facilitate peacebuilding and stabilization by providing short-term jobs to men and women in the country. Promote entrepreneurship by providing bicycles as transportation to worksites and encouraging beneficiaries to save part of their salaries to start a business. Expected Results (include): . 148,749 beneficiaries reached; 40% women 124 districts covered 6,975,895 days of work gained for men • . 4,663 kms of roads repaired IDA Financing: $20 million Closing: 2024 IDA International Development Association WORLD BANK GROUP

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