Sustainable Integrated National Drainage and Irrigation Systems in Guyana
Implementing Partner: Global Green Growth Institute
Project name: Towards Developing Strategic Sustainable Integrated National Drainage and Irrigation Systems in Guyana
This project focuses on developing a comprehensive strategy that emphasizes resilience and leverages nature-based solutions to effectively reduce flood risks, particularly along Guyana’s vulnerable coastline.
It prioritizes key nature-based projects, conducting thorough pre-feasibility studies to generate critical data for informed investment and successful implementation.
By addressing the needs of vulnerable groups, the strategy integrates gender equality and inclusive practices, ensuring equitable benefits and opportunities for all stakeholders.
Lead agency: Office of the President, Government of Guyana and National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA)
Impact
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Reducing Flood Vulnerability with the Integrated Strategy for Drainage and Irrigation (ISDI) focuses on optimizing irrigation planning to strengthen investment prioritization, resource allocation, and resilience-building across Guyana’s vulnerable coastal regions.
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Through institutional strengthening and targeted capacity building, the project improves public finance efficiency, catalyzes private investment in agriculture and resilient infrastructure, and paves the way for sustainable development and long-term resilience.
