EU provides €58mln for water security, education in Balochistan
Business
December 12, 2020
ISLAMABAD: The European Union has agreed to provide €58 million to support provincial Balochistan government in its efforts to manage water scarcity and improve access and quality of primary and middle-level education.
Androulla Kaminara, the EU ambassador, Noor Ahmed secretary, ministry of Economic Affairs signed financing agreements on Friday.
The five-year €40 million programme on water governance, to be implemented from 2021, will contribute to the transition in the arid regions of Balochistan towards sustainable, low water intensive agricultural and livestock farming systems.
“The support will include incentives for farmers to use water more efficiently and unleash the potential of livestock by supporting sustainable rangelands management, with a special focus on the most vulnerable groups,” a government statement said.
EU to support Balochistan govt through €58 million funds
Funding will address issues of water scarcity and improve education across province
APP
December 12, 2020
ISLAMABAD:
The European Union on Friday announced providing 58 million euros to support the government of Balochistan in its efforts to address issues of water scarcity and improve access and quality of primary and middle-level education across the province.
Following the announcement, Ministry of Economic Affairs Division Secretary Noor Ahmed and Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara signed two financing agreements.
Kaminara reiterated commitment of European Union to broaden and deepen the development and cooperation with Pakistan and launch next Multi-annual Indicative Programme 2021-27 focusing on priorities of the government of Pakistan.