Participatory Development Programme in Urban Areas (PDP)
The Participatory Development Programme (PDP) focused on the upgrading of informal areas in the Greater Cairo Region (GCR) – Cairo, Giza and Qualubeya Governorates – by introducing and supporting the implementation of participatory methodologies for urban upgrading with public administration and civil society organisations to improve service provision, and thus, living conditions in an integrated manner to alleviate urban poverty.
The project contributed to the improvement of the living conditions for nearly 2 million residents in 9 unplanned informal urban areas (in GCR) through developing reliable, sustainable and resilient of infrastructure with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all including adequate and safe housing, health centres, roads, schools, solid waste management and safe drinking water. The project also included capacity building using on-site demonstrations, and on-the-job training.
Disciplines
- Municipal Infrastructure
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH / Egyptian Government (contribution)
Duration
From 2015 to 2019
Location
Greater Cairo, Egypt
Project Activities
Giza Governorate
Upgrade solid waste management equipment, roads, and street lighting.
Rehabilitate public housing units and youth centres.
Replace and rehabilitate potable water networks.
Qualubeya Governorate
Upgrade roads, lighting, and solid waste management systems.
Construct a new school and provide equipment.
Rehabilitate health centres and supply equipment.
Develop a public park with canal covering.
Cairo Governorate
Construct and rehabilitate health centres and schools.
Upgrade roads, street lighting, and water supply systems.
Provide solid waste management equipment.
Establish a public park.
Capacity Building & Training
Training for Governorates and authorities on:
Procurement (PRAG) & financial management.
Contract processing & payments.
Health and safety measures.
Awareness campaigns & site supervision.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
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