T he Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is supporting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the preparation and implementation of results-based lending for the Improving Urban Governance and Infrastructure Program (IUGIP). This project will improve urban governance, provide capital investment for the enhanced delivery of municipal services to benefit 7.6 million Bangladeshi citizens across 88 municipalities (Pourashavas), and enhance capacity of Local Government and Engineering Department and the relevant municipal officials.
The project complements the Government of Bangladesh’s visions and goals on urban development that aim to enhance municipal infrastructure and services, reduce urban poverty, and improve living conditions across the country’s 329 Pourashavas.
 
Through this project GCA is supporting Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) and Pourashavas to deliver infrastructure facilities and improve service delivery, by strengthening their capacity in (i) enabling urban resilience, including through risk informed technical planning skills; (ii) developing nature-based solutions; (iii) designing, executing, and sustaining climate-resilient and gender equality and social inclusion responsive infrastructure; and (iv) ensuring the climate resilience of services.