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Finding Solutions to Challenges of COVID-19 in the Philippines
Participants in the USAID SURGE Project, implemented by ICMA, focus on bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Liana Acuzar and Rojessa Saceda | Jul 15, 2020 | BLOG POST
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) hired ICMA to implement the Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project in Philippine cities to improve local capacity in inclusive and resilient urban development, improve local economic development, and expand economic connectivity and access between urban and rural areas. Here’s an update on the latest efforts in the recovery from COVID-19:
Designing Handwashing Facilities in the Philippines
Improved sanitation and personal hygiene are among the easiest ways to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. In this effort, USAID’s SURGE Project continues to provide technical assistance to the General Santos City Water District (GSCWD) and General Santos City’s local business chambers for the construction of handwashing facilities in public spaces such as markets, bus terminals, business establishments, and other strategic areas in the city.
