Development of Water Infrastructure Design Guidelines and Standards

Region South Sudan
Years 2024-2025
Partners The World Bank
Development of Water Infrastructure Design Guidelines and Standards

This project supported the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) in South Sudan to develop climate-resilient water infrastructure design guidelines and technical standards. Responding to the country’s increasing vulnerability to recurrent flooding and climate-related disasters, the initiative aimed to strengthen disaster risk management and enhance the resilience of water infrastructure to flood risks.

Developing Climate-Resilient Design Standards

Preparing technical guidelines and recommendations for resilient water infrastructure based on global best practices.

Strengthening Institutional Capacity

Supporting the integration of climate resilience into water infrastructure planning, design, and development.

Providing Technical & Strategic Advisory

Delivering technical support informed by regional experience in integrated water resources management, urban resilience, and World Bank-supported infrastructure programmes.