The Objective of LGCRRP is to strengthen the response and recovery capabilities of urban local government institutions (ULGIs) to the Covid-19 pandemic, and build resilience to pandemics, disasters, and climate shocks.

Specifically, the objectives of the project are:

· to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in urban areas as well as strengthening resilience to similar future challenges;

· to provide community hand wash, climate resilient public toilets, sanitization, cleaning, and masks in municipality operated markets, burial grounds and crematoriums, schools, and public offices;

· to construct, rehabilitate, and support operation & maintenance of schemes to ensure essential public service delivery/ infrastructure/-facilities (e.g. water supply, sanitation, drainage, public parks, cleaning, and streetlights), especially in low income areas, slums, and high-risk areas exposed to disease outbreaks and climate change impacts;

· to develop public infrastructure that facilitates local economic activities and encourages consumers/ vendors/ suppliers/ producers (e.g. kitchen markets, artisanal centers, car parking systems, public toilets and child care facilities in markets, food corners);

· to develop mobile apps/ICT platforms and remote connectivity which facilitate access to municipal services and information;

· to develop IT based own-source revenue management and provide training to enhance municipal revenue generation and collection improvements;

to develop improved systems for emergency alert and response.