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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
 The Government of The Bahamas, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), recently launched the Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative (ESCI) for Nassau.
As a core component of the ESCI Nassau Programme, the Government of The Bahamas and the IDB are pleased to inform the public that teams from Adworks Bahamas will be conducting household surveys in communities throughout New Providence between February 29 and March 11, 2016. Enumerators will be clearly identified with official company identification.
Should you have any questions or concerns, contact: Adworks Bahamas at: 242-322-4652.
If selected, we hope that you will participate in the survey. This survey will yield important information from residents regarding the priority planning and development issues for communities throughout New Providence.
About the ESCI Programme:
The ESCI programme now covers over 50 emerging cities in Latin America and the Caribbean and supports efforts to improve the quality of life of citizens. The ESCI Nassau programme utilizes a multi-faceted methodology of rapid diagnosis and application to identify interventions that will help protect the city from natural disasters related to climate change, create job opportunities for local residents, and build more inclusive public spaces in Nassau. The ESCI Nassau programme is intended to improve the quality of life in Nassau and New Providence.
The ESCI Nassau programme includes a diagnostic and an action plan, which are funded by a $1.1 million technical cooperation grant from the Inter-American Development Bank. The action plan will identify policy recommendations, priority actions, and strategic investments to address Nassau’s future growth and development. Studies are also being conducted on a wide range of related topics, including: transportation and mobility, water and sanitation, flooding hazards, solid waste management, and smart city applications for New Providence.
The Sustainable Nassau project is one of three initiatives led by the Economic Development & Planning Unit (EDPU) of the Office of the Prime Minister with the support of the IDB that aims to address the need for long-term, comprehensive, and inclusive planning processes in The Bahamas. Other projects include the National Development Plan and the Andros Sustainable Development Master Plan. Related questions, contact the EDPU at 242-702-5565
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