Initiatives target key sectors such as agriculture, water resources, and energy, as well as health care and infrastructure RIYADH: The Islamic Development Bank is set to finance over $3 billion for 20 socio-economic development projects across 17 member nations, following its 357th board meeting chaired by President Muhammad Al-Jasser. These initiatives target key sectors such as agriculture, water resources, and energy, as well as health care and infrastructure to strengthen resilience and promote sustainable growth. In Kazakhstan, $1.15 billion will support water resources development, improving agricultural output and ensuring food and water security. Jordan has been allocated $200.3 million to bolster food security by expanding strategic reserves. Kyrgyzstan will receive $45.11 million for agricultural mechanization to aid smallholder farmers, along with an additional $58.25 million to enhance energy infrastructure in the Issyk-Kul region. Senegal is set to receive €65.1 million ($70.96 million) to accelerate agricultural industrialization. Togo has been granted €55.23 million to foster income-generating activities and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations. Azerbaijan has been allocated $96.73 million for water resource management to support agriculture and food security, and the Maldives has been allotted $64.65 million to expand its fishing industry. Morocco was allocated €441.82 million for a hydropower project to meet peak demand with renewable energy. Gambia will receive $40 million to improve its transport sector, and Sierra Leone has been assigned €70.32 million to enhance infrastructure through soil stabilization technology. Comoros will benefit from $15 million to improve maritime connectivity and safety. Uzbekistan will acquire $138.8 million to expand a key road, improving traffic flow and safety, while Cameroon has been awarded $176.3 million to upgrade its transport infrastructure. In Turkiye, €246.4 million will support the Eastern Turkiye Middle Corridor Railway Project, with an extra $100 million allocated to post-earthquake recovery efforts to enhance productivity. Pakistan will receive $118.4 million to reduce poverty and improve food security in vulnerable communities. Mozambique has been allocated $19.8 million to strengthen health care access, while Cote d’Ivoire has been granted €260 million ($278.2 million) to support highway construction for regional integration and agriculture. Al-Jasser said that these initiatives align with the IsDB’s goal of fostering sustainable economic growth, enhancing infrastructure, and integrating regional economies. The bank also approved a $10 million grant in collaboration with the World Health Organization to support global health care initiatives. The projects reflect IsDB’s commitment to inclusive development, aimed at strengthening resource management and promoting shared prosperity across member countries.