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World Bank approves Sh20 billion for disaster management

World Bank Country director Diarietou Gaye 

NAIROBI, KENYA: The World Bank has approved a Sh20 billion credit line to Kenya to help fight the impact of climate change and manage disasters.

The Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Financing with Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO) will provide rapid access to funding in case of a disaster or public health emergency.

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