The Rwandan government has allocated $300m (382bn Rwandan francs) to a project aimed at mitigating flooding risks along the Mukungwa River, a tributary that feeds into Lake Victoria and ultimately the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea. “This project aims to deploy various measures to mitigate flooding along the Mukungwa River,” explained Davis Bugingo, Manager of the Flood Management and Water Storage Division at the Rwanda Water Resources Board. Supported by the World Bank and coordinated by Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment, the VRP also involves collaboration with various government institutions, including the Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Rwanda Development Board, and Rwanda Forestry Authority. With a total financing requirement exceeding $300m, the VRP has secured support from partners such as the World Bank, European Investment Bank, Nordic Development Fund (NDF), and Climate Green Fund. The project is expected to span five years, with specific sections of the Mukungwa River benefiting from ecological measures that integrate eco-tourism initiatives.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 29, 2024 23:30 UTC