ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’ Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives has accelerated the implementation of development projects in flood-affected regions of the country under the Resilient, Recovery, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction framework (4RF).
The Federal Steering Committee on 4RF held its second meeting, chaired by the Secretary of the Planning Ministry, Awais Manzur Sumra, and attended by representatives from the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) and the Ministry of Climate Change, as well as officials from provincial governments, including AJK and GB.
The Federal Steering Committee on 4RF was established to oversee the execution of development projects in flood-affected areas following the devastating 2022 floods, which particularly impacted Balochistan and Sindh.
Pakistan faced unprecedented devastation last year due to torrential rains and flooding, affecting 33 million people and causing economic losses estimated at $30 billion. In response, the government introduced the 4RF framework, aiming to enhance coordination among federal and provincial governments, development partners, donors, NGOs, academia, and the private sector.
During the meeting, the Ministry of Climate Change and EAD provided a detailed update on the status of development project implementation, while representatives from all provinces, including AJK and GB, briefed the committee on the progress of Provincial Recovery & Reconstruction Units (RRUs).
Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard for 4RF Projects Introduced
The meeting also discussed the development of an exclusive dashboard for 4RF, which will enable real-time monitoring and provide information to donors and development partners. Provinces were urged to submit lists of their respective projects. Furthermore, a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework is being strengthened to ensure community and partner participation, allowing for an independent assessment of the equity and transparency of all flood reconstruction spending.
In October 2022, the Post-Damage Needs Assessment (PDNA), conducted jointly by the Government of Pakistan and international development partners, estimated the total cost of the calamity at $30 billion. In January this year, Pakistan secured pledges of $10 billion from donors during the International Conference on ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan,’ jointly hosted by Pakistan and the UN in Geneva.
