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.