Flood resilience in Can Tho
The World Bank’s January 2026 results account describes flood defences and green corridors delivered through the 2016–2024 urban development project.
The account reports people protected, not proof that every future flood is prevented. Its avoided-damage estimates also depend on a comparison scenario.
Saved on this browser. An example’s listed role does not certify that it covers every specification dimension.
Evidence and its scope
| Claim | Period and scope | Source |
|---|---|---|
| The results account reports flood infrastructure and green corridors protecting more than 422,000 people. | 2016–2024 project; reported January 2026 | Open source |
Possible requirement roles
- River flooding and managementSeparate the catchment, affected settlement and intervention.; Explain rainfall, flows, exposure and response.; Assess residual risk and avoid promising complete protection.
- Urban growth and changeIdentify the city and its national context.; Connect opportunities and challenges to growth and migration.; A transport project covers only part of a whole-city case.