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Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC)
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Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC)The office of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is part of the Embassy of Switzerland and has been operating in Pakistan since 1966. Switzerland and Pakistan have had a long-standing relationship and the Swiss government has supported the Government of Pakistan in its development strategy for more than 40 years. Switzerland aims at contributing to the development in the region and peaceful coexistence of the people through improving the lives of the most vulnerable population and enhances local governance and human rights. Thematic Focus: In Pakistan, SDC concentrates on three basic tenants of development: Promotion of micro enterprises through finance and vocational education. Support to sustainable practices regarding the use of natural resources. Promotion of human rights and education, with emphasis placed upon the education of women and girls. SDC Humanitarian Aid (SDC-HA) is assisting the Government of Pakistan in emergencies with relief and reconstruction programmes. Geographical Focus: SDC operates nationwide with a strong focus on Khyber PakhtunKhwa, FATA and Northern areas. Country Programme Strategy: SDC’s long term development strategy for Pakistan is focused on reducing poverty, fighting discrimination and supporting disadvantaged population groups. The SDC is aiming to achieve this by empowering the population through strengthening local governance; increasing incomes by teaching the local people how to better manage their natural resources and supporting the vulnerable populations, such as women and children. Programmes and Projects: The SDC as part of the Embassy of Switzerland has focused on alleviating poverty, empowering people by improving good governance and livelihoods and supporting disadvantaged population groups. The SDC has also provided extensive humanitarian assistance in the form of emergency relief, reconstruction / rehabilitation and prevention / preparedness activities. Development Cooperation: Switzerland’s long-term commitment in Pakistan focuses on reducing poverty, fighting discrimination and supporting disadvantaged population groups. The SDC’s activities in Pakistan under the current “Pakistan Hindukush Programme” (PHP) are built on two main pillars: Improving the living conditions of the rural population by contributing to enhance livelihoods and strengthen resilience of population. Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA): The SDC humanitarian aid activities focus on reconstruction and rehabilitation along with prevention and preparedness for the benefit of victims of natural disasters as well as on the measures to improve living conditions of refugees and internally displaced persons by: Reconstructing / rehabilitating infrastructure, particularly schools. Providing water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities to the communities. Community based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) activities. Secondments and financial contribution to international organizations.
Implementing Partners: SDC works with a wide range of public and private sector partners. These include the following: Local and national non-governmental organizations and public institutions; United Nations agencies such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (UICN); International financial institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank; The government of Khyber PakhtunKhwa Province and to some extent the national government as well the State Bank of Pakistan. Commercial banks and leasing companies. In the recent past, SDC has supported the First Women Bank and the Bank of Khyber. Partnerships are currently implemented with Network Leasing and Orix Leasing. Other donors: SDC has reactivated a MSE Donor dialogue focusing on microfinance and improving coordination among donors. Funding Allocation: SDC’s funding commitments to Pakistan equal 14.5 CHF million a year. Funding Mechanism: The SDC provides support by either directly implementing its projects or by working with the Government of Pakistan (GoP) or local non-governmental organizations that act as the SDC’s implementing partners. Furthermore, the SDC financially contributes to programmes of other organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the World Food Programme (WFP) and other organizations providing aid the SDC deems effective and worthwhile investing in. After natural disasters, such as the 2010 floods, the SDC supported multilateral partners with various experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit. The beneficiaries of this secondment were the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Bank. US Agency for International Development (USAID)For more than 60 years, the United States and Pakistan have worked together to forge a relationship that benefits the people of both countries. This cooperation produced transformative ideas and institutions that are still being considered landmark accomplishments to this day. This cooperation is fostering Pakistan’s economic and social progress as well as reinforcing the country’s role in the world. The historic Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, by now Secretary of State John Kerry, launched a robust new era of cooperation with Pakistan on development. The infusion of new resources provided for integrated, longer-term development programs in key sectors that are priorities for both Pakistan and the United States. Thematic Focus: The United States has a deep interest in a stable, democratic, and prosperous Pakistan, as well as long-term constructive bilateral partnership. The USAID assistance program focuses on five priority sectors with crosscutting themes of civic participation, accountability and women’s empowerment: Increased sustainable energy supplied to the economy; Improved economic status of focus populations; Increased stability in focus areas; Improved opportunities for learning and work; Improved maternal and child health outcomes in focus areas; Geographical Focus: USAID programs are implemented in all areas of Pakistan, with a focus on under-represented geographic areas, including: Federally Administered Tribal Areas Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Southern Punjab Sindh Balochistan Gilgit-Baltistan Azad Jammu Kashmir Country Programme Strategy: USAID program strategies are based on the national development priorities identified by the Government of Pakistan (GOP) in various sector development strategies. In addition, the program strategies also take into account priorities expressed by the Pakistani public in polling, media, and civil society discussions. Programmes and Projects: Working with the GOP, other U.S. Government agencies, as well as multilateral and bilateral donors, USAID Pakistan has focused its program over the last year on five areas essential to Pakistan’s stability and long-term development and reflective of the GOP’s development priorities. Over the last year, USAID has streamlined the number of projects to less than 70 and has also chosen to implement over half of all funding through local government and non-government organizations in Pakistan. Supporting the civilian government’s capacity to meet the needs of its citizens is a vital element of USAID’s program, as is working with non-governmental organizations and the private sector.
Implementing Partners: USAID programs are mutually agreed upon by the governments of the United States and Pakistan. These programs are implemented in partnership with government organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector; Abraaj Capital Limited Aga Khan Foundation Agribusiness Support Fund Associates in Development Pvt. Ltd. Aurat Foundation Benazir Income Support Program CDM Constructors, Inc. Center for Disease Control Chemonics International, Inc. Creative Associates International Dairy and Rural Development Foundation Deloitte Consulting LLP Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh FATA Secretariat Food and Agriculture Organization Forman Christian College Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Halcrow Pakistan Pvt. Ltd Higher Education Commission Information Management & Mine Action Program International Finance Corporation International Food Policy Research Institute International Organization for Migration International Relief and Development International Rescue Committee Internews Jhpiego John Snow, Incorporated KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Lahore University of Management Sciences Macro International, Inc. Management System International Marie Stopes Society Mennonite Economic Development Associates Mercy Corp Ministry of Water and Power, Govt. of Pakistan National Academy of Sciences, Washington National Democratic Institute National Development Consultants National Engineering Services of Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited National Rural Support Program Provincial Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Settlement Authority, Govt. of KP Population Services International Public Health Institute Rural Support Program Network The World Bank Transparency International - Pakistan Trust for Democratic Education & Accountability United Nations Children's Fund United Nations Development Program United State Department of Agriculture United States Institute of Peace World Food Program World Health Organization World Learning, Inc. Funding Allocation: From October 2009 to December 2013, USAID Pakistan disbursed: KLB Disbursement from October 01, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Funding Mechanism: The U.S assistance is directed through GOP, local, international NGOs and private sector companies. In programs where USAID Pakistan partners directly with the GOP, USAID Pakistan signs activity agreements with the implementing Pakistani government agency. Before any award is signed, USAID Pakistan also conducts pre-award surveys of all government and non-government institutions with which USAID Pakistan is considering signing a direct award. Currently, funding mechanisms include: Direct funding for federal government projects and programs Direct funding for provincial government projects and programs Direct funding to Pakistani NGOs Direct funding to Pakistani private sector companies Direct funding to international NGOs Direct funding to non-Pakistan private sector companies Multi-donor trust funds Direct grants to multilateral organizations Public-private partnerships with private sector companies The World BankThe World Bank’s support to Pakistan is directly linked to country’s own development vision. The World Bank, Pakistan is helping the Federal and Provincial Governments in implementing various reform programs aimed at encouraging growth, investment, and employment generation. Reforms at the provincial level are specifically aimed at improving delivery of social services like education, health, clean drinking water, and sanitation. These efforts have yielded impressive results in many areas. Thematic Focus: More precisely, the World Bank has been supporting the Government of Pakistan in the following four strategic pillars emanating from the current country partnership strategy: Economic governance Human development and social protection Infrastructure to support growth Security and reducing the risk of conflict Geographical Focus: The World Bank has been working in all provinces including Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Country Programme Strategy: The World Bank Country Partnership Strategy was updated with a Progress Report in 2012 which in consultation with the Government of Pakistan now covers the period up to 2014. The overall focus of the strategy is to help Pakistan's economy get back onto a path of high, sustained growth. The partnership remains centered on the existing strategic pillars of the strategy and evolving federal and provincial priorities as validated by the government and other stakeholders during various consultation sessions. In consultation with the Government, the strategy period was extended to include FY 2014 to synchronize it with the national political cycle and the IDA cycle. The World Bank Group Pakistan is currently preparing its new Country Partnership Strategy for the next five years, covering Fiscal Years 2015-2019. It will be designed to focus on the twin goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. Programmes and Projects: The World Bank uses lending and analytical work to help Pakistan achieve its goals. Pakistan’s portfolio (IDA/IBRD/MDTF) consists of 34 projects with a total commitment of $4.4 billion. In addition, the Bank maintains an extensive and ongoing analytic work program on a wide range of economic and sector specific topics. The Regional agenda will continue to be a Bank focus. South Asia remains one of the least integrated regions in the world, and this undermines growth efforts. Many of the Bank’s country-specific Pakistan projects in trade and transportation, ports, and power will help regional cooperation. Beyond this, the Bank expects to support increased trade cooperation between Pakistan and its neighbors. This will be particularly important in strengthening the trade corridor with Afghanistan during its transition period. A regional power line (CASA-1000) is also being supported that would connect Central Asia, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Implementing Partners: The World Bank works in collaboration with federal ministries, autonomous bodies, and provincial/ regional departments throughout the country. The Bank has programs having partnership with local civil society organizations and private sector. Funding Allocation: To support the aforementioned thematic areas, the Bank will remain engaged with a robust program projected at up to $4.0 billion in new IDA/IBRD lending over FY 2012-14. An increasing portion of the Bank’s portfolio is being managed at the province level, consistent with the recent 18th Constitutional Amendment. The Bank also manages a Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) of about $140 million for conflict-affected areas, which provides grants to Khyber PakhtunKhwa, FATA and Balochistan. An overview of the Bank’s fiscal commitments to Pakistan over the period from FY 2009 to FY 2013 is given in the following table.
Funding Mechanism: The World Bank has rolled out an innovative lending instrument that ties funding directly to the delivery of results. The newly introduced Program-for-Results (PforR) modality does not provide financing to cover a program’s expense. Instead, it disburses money upon the delivery and verification of predefined results. PforR is designed to help improve the capacity, transparency and performance of a recipient country’s government systems and institutions focused on improving national systems such as those for the health and education sector. It is to complement two existing World Bank lending instruments: policy-based loans that fund policy changes and project-support loans that finance project expenditures or inputs. PforR is used in combination with any or both of the two. Directory: wp-content -> uploads -> 2014 2014 -> For want of a nail 2014 -> Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2014 2014 -> Ihbb asian Championships 2014 middle school bowl Round 4 First Quarter 2014 -> Ihbb european Championships 2014 Bowl Round 4 First Quarter 2014 -> International History Bee and Bowl 2013-14 Asian Division Question Set Bowl Round Six 2014 -> United states patent and trademark office 2014 -> Coffs harbour eisteddfod vocal syllabus 2014 -> Listen News Programs Schedule pledge now 2014 -> Slow club announce third album complete surrender Download 0.66 Mb. Share with your friends:
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