World Bank approves $120m for green initiative
Funding can be utilised to boost green jobs for laid-off workers
APP
April 02, 2021
Green Stimulus Initiative has led to the generation of 87,000 environment-friendly jobs for the youth. photo: file
ISLAMABAD:
A funding of $120 million has been approved by the World Bank for Prime Minister’s Green Stimulus Initiative and it can be utilised by Pakistan to boost green jobs for workers who have been laid off due to Covid-19, said World Bank Country Director for Pakistan Najy Benhassine.
Talking to Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Thursday, he recommended the government to engage unemployed people in the country’s green projects, which were being implemented for conservation and protection of the nature.
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