Haor Infrastructure and Livelihood Improvement Project - Climate Adapation and Livelihood Protection (HILIP -

General

The project aims to improve road infrastructure, build local capacity and expand access to natural resources, technology and markets in five districts of the Haor basin: Netrakona, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Kishorganj and Sunamganj benefiting 115,000 households. On land and natural resource governance, the project aims to strengthen and empower the Beel (wetlands) User Groups, including strengthing women’s involvement in these and to improve their access to fish resources. Leases are to be granted to the Beels by the Ministry of Land after project completion.