President Dr. Irfaan Ali today met virtually with Head of the Islamic Development Bank, Dr Bandar Hajjar and his team to discuss interventions and support in the wake of recent floods across Guyana.
President Ali raised the need for aid to farmers to restore their productive capacity, support for drainage and irrigation initiatives and further strengthening of the national drainage system.
Discussions also centred on assistance for affected hinterland and riverine communities, which depend predominantly on the mining and forestry sectors.
Other critical interventions identified were the restoration of river dams, hinterland roads and bridges, many of which were destroyed and remain submerged.
The Head of the Islamic Development Bank assured that no effort would be spared to support Guyana’s rebuilding efforts and enable more resilient infrastructure.
Dr Hajjar said a technical team will be in contact with Guyanese officials to develop the response mechanism and mobilize resources needed under these very “urgent circumstances”.
