The World Bank in Pakistan: Partners in Development

Download or read book The World Bank in Pakistan: Partners in Development written by World Bank and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication provides a look at the World Bank Group’s extensive ongoing activities in Pakistan, written in an easy to understand manner for the reader to understand development prospects in the country and the WBG’s role in it. It begins with a snapshot of recent developments in the country and how it compares with others in the region, in key economic and social indicators such as growth, education, and energy. This is followed by a quick glimpse at each ongoing World Bank project in Pakistan, with background, financing and disbursement details, key components, development objectives, and results achieved so far. The 43 ongoing projects cover a wide variety of sectors, including agriculture, governance, education, health, and energy. The publication showcases the World Bank Group’s commitment to Pakistan in helping end poverty and boost shared prosperity in the country.