The World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) embarked on a crucial mission to Pakistan, specifically focusing on the evaluation of food security initiatives. As part of this, they visited the Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, today. A meeting with the delegation was held under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Lt(Retd.) Islam Zaib. The Chief Economist P&D, Chief IDS, and Agriculture Sections of P&D also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, discussions focused on the region’s food security landscape and the effectiveness of ongoing programs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The aim was to gain deeper insights into the challenges and successes in ensuring food access and availability for the population.
The Additional Chief Secretary highlighted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s commitment to scaling integrated food security programs and its preparedness to pilot innovative multisectoral models, underscoring the significant role of continued partnership with the World Bank in achieving these vital goals.
