The Government of Bangladesh with The World Bank‘s technical assistance, is preparing for next steps to implement the Umbrella Investment Programme (UIP) for the restoration of Dhaka Rivers. Defacto worked together with Royal HaskoningDHV, Delta Context B.V. and DevConsultants Limited (DevCon), to support the government in the preparation of this ground breaking programme.

The UIP fosters collaboration between sectors and across government agencies, prioritizing projects and investments which will enable Dhaka’s sustainable and climate resilient urban transformation. A “hotspots implementation model” will help to showcase and scale-up the impact of innovative solutions in key locations, with Gazipur being the first to benefit.

The UIP’s success, achieved through an integrated strategic programme management approach, can serve as a model for future multi-sector collaborations in Bangladesh and other delta cities worldwide.