Tunis: The World Bank announced its approval of $332.5 million in financing for two projects in the first phase of a program to enhance the country's water security and resilience. According to Qatar News Agency, a World Bank statement said the two projects include irrigation and drinking water projects, with funding worth $124 million and $208.5 million, respectively. These initiatives aim to improve drinking water services for millions of Tunisians, modernize irrigated agriculture, and support jobs and livelihoods in rural areas. The program, which aims to enhance Tunisia's water security, is multi-phased with a total budget of $700 million over 10 years. It is expected to provide more than 4,000 permanent jobs and more than 13,000 temporary jobs. Additionally, the program will assist Tunisia in adapting to increasing water scarcity and climate change pressures.