CAUSE II Project Components
Resilient Township Development
1
Transport Infrastructure
Upgrading secondary roads and replacing small bridges to withstand extreme weather events.
2
Stormwater Management
Rehabilitating drainage systems to mitigate localized flooding caused by increasing rainfall intensities.
3
Coastal Protection
Constructing and rehabilitating coastal infrastructure to cope with increased wave overtopping risks.
Safe and Inclusive Communities
1
Last-Mile Roads
Rehabilitating and maintaining roads for year-round accessibility in informal settlements.
2
Pedestrian Infrastructure
Constructing safe access routes and emergency pathways for community safety.
3
Waste Management
Providing services to reduce localized flooding and improve community cleanliness.
4
Public Amenities
Installing LED street lighting to enhance community safety and security.
Enhanced Urban Productivity: Skills Development
Literacy and Numeracy
Enhancing basic competencies for 705 participants to facilitate work readiness.
Work Readiness Training
Providing "Redi4Waka" training to 4,700 participants for job and life skills.
Income Generation Skills
Offering two-day training to 1,600 participants for enhanced earning potential.
Support and Referral Services
Employment Services
Providing job coaching, CV development, and application support for 2,360 participants.
Counselling Services
Offering GBV support and referrals to address high rates of gender-based violence.
Information Sessions
Increasing awareness of work, training, financial, and social services opportunities.
Land Administration Improvements
Digitization
Modernizing land records and improving data security and sharing.
Geospatial Capacity
Strengthening data management and developing an Integrated Land Information System.
Risk-Informed Planning
Guiding urban expansion away from flood-prone and landslide-risk areas.
Revenue Mobilization Systems
1
Diagnostics
Conducting reviews of revenue performance and updating land policies.
2
System Design
Creating an Integrated Revenue Collection System with automated billing and e-payments.
3
Implementation
Integrating with ILIS, updating land valuations, and digitizing records.
Urban Management and Maintenance
Quality Control
Providing testing equipment for MID's Materials Laboratory to ensure civil works quality.
Emergency Response
Supplying machinery for emergency maintenance in climate-affected provinces.
Contract Management
Operationalizing the CAUSE contract management system in MID.
Project Management Structure
Project Impact and Duration
Project Duration
CAUSE II will be implemented over a 5.5 year period.
Budget Allocation
Total budget of US$37.6 million across five components, with US$15.8 million for Resilient Township Development.
Expected Outcomes
Improved climate resilience, enhanced economic inclusion, and strengthened service delivery in targeted urban centers.