World Bank Country Director for Malawi, Hugh Riddell scheduled Tuesday as his day to appreciate some activities which are being implemented through Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods Project in Karonga District.

He first visited Timoti Hot Spot which is under Climate Smart Public Works Programme, where he appreciated some of the interventions which the community is undertaking to conserve the environment for their sustainable livelihoods.
Riddell said he was excited to note high community participation and pledged that the bank would consider extending the program in various areas across the country for long-lasting impact on people’s livelihood.

The World Bank Country Manager also witnessed first hand the e-payment of wages for participants in the project which is financed by World Bank and Social Protection- Multi Donor Trust Fund through the National Local Government Finance Committee.

Some of the interventions include, gully management, river bank protection and natural tree regeneration among others