Istanbul Resilience Project

About this project

The proposed Project is envisaged as part of a long-term strategic engagement on DRM and climate change adaptation and mitigation in Istanbul. The Project will finance the most urgent and high priority actions under the Istanbul IRAP which: (i) significantly enhance preparedness and response capacity; (ii) build disaster risk resilience and climate resilience; (iii) complement efforts of IFIs and other WBG investments; and (iv) are replicable and scalable with the potential to crowd in financing from different sources. The Project will also support technical assistance (TA) activities to identify longer-term investments needed in other sectors, including assessments, pre-feasibility and economic studies, however, financing of works in these areas are beyond the scope of this Project. Project ComponentsThe Project includes four components: (a) Strengthening the Emergency Preparedness and Response System; (b) Enhancing the Resilience of Critical Buildings and Facilities; (c) Project Management and Technical Assistance; and (d) Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC). This Project finances investments and technical assistance only at the Provincial level, managed by the Istanbul Governorate and implemented by the IPCU. Component 1 – Strengthening the Emergency Preparedness and Response System (US$192.5 million) This component will expand and enhance Istanbul province's emergency preparedness and response systems and its technical and institutional capacity, with focus on…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Türkiye

Sectors

Local government administrationMulti-hazard response preparedness

Places

Ankara

Funded by

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Implemented by

Istanbul Governorship Istanbul Project Coordination Unit

Accountable

Republic of Türkiye

Passes funds through

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P508170.

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