World Bank Approves $300 Million for Solutions for Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project (SOLID)

Strategic Insights -

The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package for the Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project (SOLID) in Northern Nigeria. The project aims to enhance access to essential services and economic opportunities for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities in selected Local Government Areas (LGAs). The initiative will adopt an integrated development strategy to help both IDPs and host communities move towards greater self-sufficiency and resilience, in line with Nigeria's long-term development goals.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SOLID Project will benefit up to 7.4 million people, with up to 1.3 million individuals identified as IDPs, and is expected to transition Northern Nigeria from crisis response to stability, resilience, and inclusive growth.
  • The project will focus on developing and maintaining climate-resilient infrastructure, promoting social cohesion and community resilience, supporting livelihoods, and strengthening institutions to better respond to demographic changes caused by forced displacement.
  • Key priorities for the project include participatory development planning, economic cooperatives, and the integration of IDPs to promote community resilience and self-reliance.
  • The SOLID Project will complement the previous efforts of the Nigerian government, international partners, and the earlier World Bank-supported Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP).
  • The project will be implemented through a coordinated, community-driven approach involving all tiers of government, with strong partnerships from international stakeholders.

Statistics:

  • Up to $300 million in financing approved by the World Bank for the SOLID Project.
  • 7.4 million people expected to benefit from the project.
  • 1.3 million individuals identified as IDPs.
  • 3.5 million people displaced from their homes in Northern Nigeria.
  • 1.5 million additional residents in areas where IDPs have settled, leading to competition for scarce resources.
  • Up to $300 million in previous efforts from the Nigerian government, international partners, and the earlier World Bank-supported Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP).

Sources:

  • "World Bank approves $300 million for Nigeria's Solutions for Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project" - World Bank.