Locally Led Adaptation Masterclass
Adaptation Need
The project areas supported by the LLA Masterclass face intensifying climate risks such as prolonged droughts, flooding, rising temperatures, and groundwater depletion. These hazards are expected to further strain already fragile institutional systems and deepen existing vulnerabilities among marginalized groups, particularly women, displaced populations, and resource-dependent communities. Without targeted capacity building on locally led adaptation, the WB projects risk failing to reach vulnerable populations and sustaining development gains.
GCA’s Added Value
To strengthen the integration of locally led adaptation into World Bank-financed projects across Africa, GCA is developing and delivering a tailored LLA Masterclass in partnership with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). The Masterclass targets World Bank staff, national and subnational government officials, Project Implementation Units (PIUs), and development partners, with training modules designed to equip stakeholders with practical tools for designing, implementing, and monitoring LLA interventions.
Project goals
Mainstreaming Adaptation and Resilience
Through the LLA Masterclass, GCA is equipping key actors—World Bank teams, government officials, and PIUs—with the skills and tools to design and implement inclusive, locally driven adaptation solutions. By embedding LLA approaches into three projects across fragile and climate-vulnerable contexts, the program strengthens the ability of institutions to deliver sustainable adaptation outcomes.
Expected Project Outcomes
Through the program, the following outcomes are expected:
- Enhanced capacity of relevant LLA stakeholders in various African countries to mainstream LLA into the design and implementation of development projects.
- Sharing of best practices and learnings on LLA across different contexts.
Timeline
GCA Support Status
Technical Assistance Preparation
April, 2024
GCA Support Implementation
GCA Support Completion
Monitoring
Milestones & Key Results
In 2025, GCA made substantial progress in advancing the LLA Masterclass from development to near completion, with significant achievements under Component 1 which focuses on online training. The full online course, hosted on Moodle, was finalized with nine modules—an introductory module followed by one dedicated to each of the eight LLA Principles. Each module presents global good practices, key challenges, and real-world case studies through a combination of short videos, interactive case studies, reflection exercises, and quizzes. These were complemented by refinements to the course design and platform functionality, resulting in a high-quality, accessible, and user-friendly learning experience. The LLA Masterclass is currently trialing on the Global Hub on LLA and under rollout with participants in Ghana. Progress also advanced under Component 2 which focuses on in-person training, with sustained engagement with Ghanaian government stakeholders to plan the in-person training country rollout. Preparatory work is underway in partnership with IIED, including the onboarding of a national consultant to support
Finance
Project Investment Value
IFI partners
Implementing partners
Contacts
Lead contact
Project Responsible
Khushboo Khatra
Program Officer, Locally Led Adaptation
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