Content_paragraphs:  The trust fund in support of peace and security in Mali approved eight projects 
  
  for a total cost of $3million covering such diverse areas as improved access to potable 
  
  water, construction and/or rehabilitation of irrigated perimeters, sanitation and flood  
  
  prevention, the rehabilitation of Gao airport, improved awareness-raising about 
  
  MINUSMA, better preparation of women for the upcoming presidential elections and 
  
  support provided for the fourth phase of the activities of the Independent Observer of 
  
  the implementation of the Agreement.