2nd meeting of Policy & Strategy Committee/Oversight Board on post flood Resilient
The 2nd meeting of Policy & Strategy Committee/Oversight Board on post flood Resilient, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) activities was held under the chairmanship of the caretaker Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed here in Islamabad on Friday.This meeting was attended by high officials, including the Minister for Planning of Gilgit Baltistan, Secretary Planning, Secretary EAD, Chief Secretary GB, Country Director World Bank, Country Director Asian Development Bank (ADB), Country Director European Union Islamabad, Deputy Resident Director UNDP and representatives from NDMA. Additionally, Chief Minister Baluchistan and Secretaries from all over provinces actively participated via video conference.
The meeting addressed several significant aspects of the 4RF projects, focusing on streamlining project implementation and evaluating the status of approved projects from provinces. Secretary Planning, Awais Manzur Sumra, provided a comprehensive overview of the progress, emphasizing the importance of fast-tracking implementation and financing arrangements with the Federal RRU.
Minister Muhammad Sami Saeed highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting and facilitating donor agencies throughout the implementation and completion of these important projects. He urged all relevant institutions to ensure that pending PC-1s of the 4RF projects are promptly approved.
During this productive meeting, donor agencies commended the Ministry of Planning for its diligent oversight and monitoring of 4RF projects and their execution. Furthermore, they expressed their commitment to continue providing support for these projects in the future.
This second meeting of the Oversight Board signifies is a step towards building post-flood resilience, recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. The government’s dedication, along with the ongoing support of donor agencies, underscores the collective commitment to the well-being and sustainable development of the affected regions.
Editor: Raja Kamran