Islamabad, October 10, 2013 (PPI-OT): Economic growth in South Asia will be modest this year and in 2014. At such a pace, the goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 will not be attained. Governments must work harder on reforms to raise growth in a region where most of the world’s poor live, the World …
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Islamabad, October 07, 2013 (PPI-OT): In the face of social unrest, economic crises, and more frequent natural disasters, preparation and recovery efforts by governments, communities, and individuals have become increasingly essential. Effective risk management can provide both resilience to withstand adverse events and the ability to take advantage of development opportunities. It is, therefore, a …
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Islamabad, June 03, 2013 (PPI-OT): The World Bank approved on Friday a package of assistance worth US$100 million to support the implementation of thePunjab Health Sector Reform Project, which will focus on enhancing the number of people who access quality essential health services, particularly in the low performing districts of Punjab. “Punjab holds the key […]
Islamabad, March 15, 2013 (PPI-OT): The World Bank approved on Thursday a package of assistance worth US$400 million to support the Second Sindh Education Sector Reform Program (SERP II). The program will support Sindh Government’s efforts to increase school participation and measure student achievement by improving sector governance and accountability and strengthening administrative systems. “Improving […]
Islamabad, October 03, 2012 (PPI-OT): The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved on Tuesday a US$24 million second additional financing for the Third Partnership for Polio Eradication Project (TPPEP) to […]
Islamabad, September 12, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Punjab Government’s holistic approach to developing rural and urban areas in tandem received impetus on Tuesday when the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors […]
Islamabad, July 24, 2012 (PPI-OT): Growth is a prerequisite for poverty reduction, but growth alone does not suffice. Pro-poor policies and equitable growth are essential for vulnerable segments of society […]
Islamabad, July 19, 2012 (PPI-OT): The World Bank announced today the approval of a US$ 5 million grant from the Khyber Pakhthunkhwa, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Balochistan Multi Donor […]