The Road to the SDGs

business model and the P5P, supporting low carbon and resilient development in these countries. X The projects in these countries are also contributing to IsDB’s commitment to support the SDGs. ACHIEVEMENTS X In Bangladesh, IsDB extended US$ 18 million financing for an SHS programme provided by IDCOL, which has: – Strengthened the use of environment-friendly renewable energy systems – Made solar electricity available to 77,000 rural households through installation of SHSs. X The provision of a US$ 130 million financing under King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Programme for Charity Works — KAAP (formerly known as Fael Khair Programme) has enabled the construction of 157 school- cum-cyclone shelters with climate- resilient features, including durable water and solar systems. X IsDB also provided finance for the following projects: – A submarine fibre-optic-cable project that supported the upgrading of mobile connectivity which will enable quicker dissemination of information and support early warning systems, even in remote areas – Expansion and upgrade of the rural road network that has enabled people to access safe shelters with ease and facilitated easy evacuation of exposed people in the event of a climate disaster – Shelters that provide safety even during major climate disruptions or events – Water and sanitation system development that is helping people to deal with climate stresses during extreme events. X Two IsDB-financed projects are expected to generate considerable impact to address climate change in Maldives: – Upgrading of 10 severely tsunami-affected harbours with sustainable facilities, with disaster risks and climate resilience considerations factored into the reconstruction process – The Greater Male Waste Management Project, which is expected to generate both climate mitigation and adaptation benefits by developing a climate resilient waste management facility as well as a sustainable waste-to-energy facility. INVESTMENT X IsDB has approved 13 projects worth US$ 1.03 billion to promote renewable energy generation and uptake in Bangladesh. B A N G L A D E S H IsDB has provided US$18 million financing to produce solar electricity T H E K A A P P R O G R A M M E US$130 million financing has enabled the construction of 157 school- cum-cyclone shelters [ 129 ] T H E R O A D T O T H E S D G s | P R O G R E S S A N D A C H I E V E M E N T S