4.6 - Effects of Development

Question 1

IFAD loaned how much

Answer 1

$60 million for the CCRI project

Question 2

The project involved what to do with road connections

Answer 2

Improving them for farmers and markets

Raising embankments 60cm above normal flood levels

Question 3

Market areas were created

Answer 3

On raised platforms above the expected 2050 SL

Question 4

People were trained in

Answer 4

Climate resilience and adaptation measures

Question 5

25 tropical cyclone shelters were

Answer 5

Constructed/extended/improved to take into account SLR and higher wind speeds

Question 6

Poverty was reduced by

Answer 6

10%

Question 7

The project generated

Answer 7

Income opportunities via jobs

Question 8

Environmental enhancement took place in the form of

Answer 8

Planting trees

Question 9

Disaster risk was reduced so

Answer 9

Roads flooded 5 days a year not 20

Question 10

What are some environmental negatives?

Answer 10

Permanent removal of natural veg

Disturbance of natural habitats during construction

Question 11

How many people were relocated?

Answer 11

200

Due to road realignment