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USAID Agribusiness Project (Pakistan):  The Agribusiness Project provides technical assistance to farmers, farmer enterprise groups, and processors to increase Pakistan's on-farm productivity and competitiveness, enabling them to produce more high quality food for domestic markets. The project will build on its prior year efforts organizing farmer enterprise groups by connecting them with larger agribusiness enterprises and markets.After a restructuring exercise in 2013, the project has now adopted a more targeted approach, focusing on profitability, sustainability, and transformation in eight value chains, namely apricot (in~Gilgit-Baltistan), banana (Sindh), chili (Sindh), citrus (Punjab), high value off-season vegetables (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [or KP], FATA, Punjab, and Sindh), livestock and meat (Punjab), seed potato (Gligit-Baltistan and KP), and grape (the Potohar region around Islamabad).~The project will work in clusters, which will become models to be followed by others around them.With FY2014 funding the project will expand and solidify efforts during the final year of implementation.~The project will provide technical assistance to farmer enterprise groups to improve the quality and quantity of their produce as well as adding value to products through improved post-harvest handling, grading, and sorting.~Such efforts will increase farm-level income and create new on-farm employment opportunities. The project will also work with partners' businesses to assist them in expanding their capacity and market access by promoting new investments in modern technologies.~This will happen through cost-sharing grants, providing business development services to entrepreneurs in agribusinesses, and assisting in the promotion of Pakistani products in regional export markets through the participation in trade shows and other missions.
Pakistan Private Investment Initiative (PPII) Project The Pakistan Private Investment Initiative is a new approach that will identify promising businesses with growth prospects and invest in them to expand their market share, innovate product and service lines, and ultimately create jobs and increase incomes. In addition, the Pakistan Private Investment Initiative is expected to demonstrate that investing in growth-focused enterprises can generate real profits for investors. This demonstration effect is expected to attract more investment into the enterprise sector through establishment of additional private equity funds.
Satpara Irrigation Project Satpara Irrigation & Agriculture Development Project (SIADP) is a follow up of the already existing Satpara Dam Project being implemented by the USAID Energy Office. The project is constructing an on-farm irrigation system on 15,500 acres of land downstream from the Satpara Dam in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan; to increase the supply of irrigation water, introduce drip and sprinkle irrigation technologies, increase the availability of fodder and the productivity of high-value fruits and vegetables. It is developing processing facilities, introducing new varieties of fruits and vegetables, and training farmers in harvest and post-harvest management.
Humanitarian Assistance Funding to provide health, nutrition, and coordination activities for disaster response.
WATER GOVERNANCE FOR SINDH ACTIVITY (WGSA) WITH A LOCAL ORGANIZATION this activity is designed to provide technical assistance and a wide range of practical capacity building interventions to the municipal committee jacobabad (mcj) and other stakeholders, to increase the ability to deliver clean drinking water, manage waste water and solid waste management services for the people of jacobabad. the recipient will work with the mcj and civil society to build human and institutional capacity to improve the operations, maintenance and repair of the water and solid waste system. capacity building approaches will be customized based on both needs and context analysis, and implemented as an integrated process, in close coordination with the construction effort by usg/gos.
USAID Small Grants Program and Ambassador’s Fund (Pakistan):  The Small Grants Program will support small-to-medium sized projects that advance USAID's strategic objectives in the region. This cross-cutting program will serve as the Mission's principal regional fund for locally-focused regional projects and provides pooled resources to support experimental or pilot-level project activities that complement USAID's overall country strategy. This program enables USAID to respond to the very best of hundreds of unsolicited applications and makes non-competitive awards for unique and innovative project proposals.The U.S. Ambassador's Fund will support small community-driven initiatives aimed at improving basic economic or social conditions. The Fund provides significant opportunities for the U.S. Ambassador to respond directly to community-identified needs. ~It also contributes substantially to the Mission's broader public diplomacy objectives by improving visibility of U.S. non-Government to Government assistance. The U.S. Ambassador has identified five priority thematic areas for the Fund: wildlife conservation; women's issues (HUR), entrepreneurship; water and sanitation (WASH); and, cultural preservation.
DO2 - U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Ag Market Development (AMD) (formerly Comm. Ag Project) (Pakistan):  U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agriculture Market Development (AMD) activity helps develop Pakistan's commercial agricultural sector to meet international and domestic demands, while increasing efficiency, quality, and profitability in targeted product lines (high-value vegetables, mangoes, citrus, and livestock). ..With FY 2016 funds, AMD will work with commodity-specific farmer organizations, including those established under the Mission's Agribusiness Project, to further develop their abilities to operate in domestic and international markets.  AMD will:.- assist businesses to establish compliance policies and processes with domestic and international product quality standards; .- work with smaller firms to organize marketing associations; .- promote increased cooperation and coordination among traders, buyers and growers, and; .- connect processors and marketers with farmer associations and individual farms to meet agricultural supply needs. ...... Objectives for Pakistan: The project has two guiding objectives: Objective 1: Increase the efficiency, quality, and profitability of the aforementioned product lines, through the adoption of production, marketing, and business organization management practices to transform supply chains of select specific product lines to higher levels of production. The U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development facilitates increased demand for Pakistani agricultural products and fosters supply-demand synergies between producers and buyers, thereby complementing supply-side improvements by the USAID Agribusiness Project. Objective 2: Improve market linkages within targeted product lines and develop the institutional capacity of catalytic actors within chains. The U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development works with processors, traders, retailers, and ancillary service providers who support the targeted product lines.
Emergency Humanitarian Assistance Humanitarian assistance for flood affected populations in the sectors of WASH, shelter/settlements, and multipurpose cash
FATA Infrastructure Project (FIP): Schools in Orakzai, 5 School in Kurram The FATA Infrastructure Project (FIP) constructs roads to connect remote communities to markets and facilitate access to essential services; restores electricity infrastructure; and improves access to water for drinking and farming. This portion is supporting FATA Tribal Areas, Widen and Improver Ghilijo Dabori Rd.
Land Registration in the Merged Areas Activity (Pakistan):  .The Land Registration in Merged Areas (LRMA) activity aims to establish a land registration system in seven sub districts of the Merged Areas. With FY2023 funds, LRMA will provide technical assistance and capacity development to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) to promote a transparent legal system that allows for the registration, transfer, and utilization of land titles. Given the complexity of the task and the advancement in technology used for land mapping and digitization, the GoKP requested USAID to provide technical assistance to implement land registration using satellite imagery, digitization, and digital mapping. The activity improves the accessibility of land records; effectuates land transactions; allows the use of land as collateral; generates revenue for the provincial government; and permits economic, land, and mineral development and investments in the seven districts of the Merged Areas (MAs) of the province. .. .. .
Power Sector Improvement Activity (PSIA) The activity aims to increase the financial viability, reliability, and affordability of the power system in Pakistan.
DO2 - Commercial Development Program - USDOC 632 (b) Transfer (Pakistan):  .FY 2016 funds will be.transferred to the Department of Commerce to provide assistance for.promotion of commercial legal reforms through highly experienced resources to.bring about meaningful change in the legal and business environments of.Pakistan.  Programming will: 1) support.the Federal Board of Revenue to pilot reforms to meet Pakistan's commitments.under the World Trade Organization's Trade Facilitation Agreement; 2) advance.amendments to the Customs Act, to revise customs regulations and to publish.advance rulings; 3) partner with Pakistan Regional Economic Integration.Activity, the International Road Transport Union, and Pakistani private-sector.counterparts to implement the Transports Internationaux Routiers Convention to.facilitate trucking and transport; 4) support various Pakistan enforcement.agencies to protect intellectual property rights; and 5) promote financial.market development through legal training for the Security and Exchange.Commission of Pakistan.. Objectives for Pakistan: The Commercial Development Program aims to improve policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional business environments to promote business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States.
Entrepreneur Project The project works to expand market opportunities for micro-entrepreneurs, especially female ones. Working through local private sector entities, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, it offers training that helps beneficiaries develop better products and learn new skills. The project is also linking 75,000 micro-entrepreneurs in the embellished fabric, dairy, honey, and medicinal and aromatic plant sectors to profitable markets nationwide.
Pakistan Drought Response Humanitarian assistance for drought-affected populations
Pakistan Health Systems Strengthening Project In December 2007, USAID/Pakistan awarded the Pakistan Health System Strengthening Project (PHSP) to Abt Associates Inc. and its implementing partners. PHSP is a two-year activity to strengthen capacity in both the public and private health sectors to deliver quality maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) care services. By helping to improve MNCH services, PHSP will contribute to improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and children under five in Pakistan, especially among vulnerable populations.
Local Government and Decentralization Improve the capacity of businesses to integrate into domestic and international markets through increases in productivity and improvements in corporate governance and the development and application of modern technology and marketing practices. Enhance the capacity of businesses and business associations in terms of their corporate governance capabilities and their application of best practices and technologies to achieve increased production and marketing of products and services. It includes adoption of efficient production processes, improved labor productivity, environmentally-sound management of natural resources and the development of accounting and management systems that can help the company and industry group implement business, labor, product and process standards that enhance business competitiveness. Business capacity development programs may include activities that help men- and women-owned firms and associations respond to these international markets and create regional alliances.
Humanitarian assistance - Support Crisis-affected Returnees Health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene support for displaced people who have returned to their areas of origin
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance Project {KPG) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance Program (KPG) will assist the provincial government and civil society organizations to implement an agenda that improves local government service and better serves KP citizens. It will establish and manage a mechanism for supporting activities that reinforce stability, counter extremism, and promote democratic inclusiveness, including for women and other marginalized groups.
Repair and Rehabilitation of the Tarbela Hydel Power Station in the Northern Frontier Province This project modernizes three out of 14 generators at the Tarbela hydroelectric power station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project has restored 128 megawatts of power generation capacity at the plant. USAID also provided spare parts for preventive maintenance of the power station and trained operation and maintenance staff. Replacement of old equipment is being undertaken funded by the project. The second phase of activities will be the addition of 20 MW and will help increase the life of the power plant.
USAID Sindh Basic Education Project (School construction) USAID Sindh Basic Education Project (School construction)
Architect-Engineer services for schools construction under Sindh Basic Education Project, Stage II The program under Sindh Government is streamlining construction of schools including assessment, design, procurement, and contracting and construction supervision. This component ensures the design of new constructed buildings is up to international standards and has key features. Halcrow Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited. is leading the architecture and engineering services, construction management and supervision of new schools. To ensure quality assurance of construction process of new schools National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) has also been engaged.
Architect and Engineer (A&E) Services for the Municipal Services Program - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Architect and Engineer (A&E) Services for the Municipal Services Program - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Agreement with Provincial Reconstruction Rehabilitation & Settlement Authority for Burn and Trauma Center in in Hayatabad Medical Complex Agreement with Provincial Reconstruction Rehabilitation & Settlement Authority for Burn and Trauma Center in in Hayatabad Medical Complex
Agreement with Provincial Reconstruction Rehabilitation & Settlement Authority for School reconstruction Agreement with Provincial Reconstruction Rehabilitation & Settlement Authority for School reconstruction
Sindh Basic Education Program Sindh Basic Education Program is USAID-funded project which is being implemented by Government of Sindhs School Education Department. The program is worth $ 165 million USD out of which $10 million USD will be contributed by Government of Sindh. The planning period is from 2012 - 2016 (extension till September 2018). The program will support the construction of 106 schools affected by the catastrophic 2010 floods and the Sindh governments policy of consolidating, merging and upgrading schools throughout the province. Out of 400 schools in Sindh, 106 new schools will be constructed and the remaining 280 will be merged under a streamlined for structure to improve the efficiency and performance of the schools. 280 schools have already been identified by the Program for merging and consolidation. The overall mission is to increase and sustain enrolment of young students in primary, middle and secondary schools in targeted districts in Sindh by developing a school environment favorable to teaching and learning. The construction of these schools with the necessary provision of facilities shall invariably increase the enrollment of students.
Youth Workforce Development Project-Sindh (AmanTECH) (Pakistan):  The goal of the Karachi Youth Workforce Development project is to enhance the earning potential of Pakistani youth from underserved and vulnerable communities through access to internationally accredited and market driven vocational skills.  FY15 funds will be used to work with project partners and the private sector to identify targeted youth trainees and provide relevant technical skills for enhanced vocational training.  The project will provide opportunities to keep youth off the streets and engaging in unhealthy, sometimes dangerous activities.
DO1 - Department of Energy (DOE) 632(B) Transfer (Pakistan):  FY 2016 funds will assist the GOP on integrated energy planning, energy efficiency, natural gas losses, and renewable energy. Some funding will also provide support to help implement the Montreal Protocol Amendment, to include capacity-building at the Ministry of Climate Change and support to the National Energy Conservation Center to develop efficiency standards for air conditioners.New activities will include: 1) distributed renewable energy deployment support and off-grid electrification improvement programs; 2)  technical assistance on capacity building and utility best practices, energy efficiency and conservation, grid resilience improvements, and technology deployment for islanding networks, distributed generation, and net-metering; 3) technical assistance to help Pakistan phase out hyrdrofluorocarbons under the Montreal Protocol Amendment; 4) drafting building codes and developing appliance labeling standards; and 5) planning a series of webinars on energy efficiency....
Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations (PRRO) - Pakistan Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations (PRRO) - Pakistan
DO3 - Twinning (Pakistan):  .FY 2016 funds will support the efforts of the GOP and World Food Program (WFP) to provide food assistance to more than 1.6 million internally displaced people (IDP).  Under an innovative and strategic partnership, FY 2016 funds are leveraged under a 1:1 match grant called "Twinning."  USAID's contribution is used to mill, fortify, bag, transport, and distribute GOP-donated wheat flour for families displaced by law and order operations...In a demonstration of its ownership of the humanitarian process, the GOP has approved the donation of 124,000 metric tons of wheat to WFP to meet the continuing emergency cereal food needs of IDP in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas in FY 2016.  WFP's ability to attract contributions from the GOP, as well as leverage contributions from other donors, amplifies the impact of what USAID could do alone. ..
Pakistan Strategy Support Program (PSSP) the Pakistan Strategy Support Program (PSSP), launched in July 2011, is a flexible country-led and country-wide policy analysis and capacity strengthening program. The program provides analytical support on a range of economic policies affecting agricultural growth and food security in the country. The core purpose of the program is to contribute to pro-poor economic growth and enhanced food security through strengthened national capacity for designing and implementing evidence-based policy reforms. This requires improving research-based policy analysis; building capacity, leadership and networks among researchers and policy analysts within and outside the government; and disseminating research results among diverse stakeholders. Objectives for Pakistan: The objective of PSSP is to contribute to food security and economic growth to benefit the poor by helping government leaders design and implement evidence-based policy reforms.
UNICEF-Every Child in School initiative under IEQ. UNICEF-Every Child in School initiative under IEQ.
Strengthening of Local Government Institutes in North Sindh Strengthening of Local Government Institutes in North Sindh
Gomal Zam Command Area Development Project The Gomal Zam Dam Command Area Development Project seeks to ensure that the water available for 191,000 acres in the command area is used efficiently through the integrated development of the command area, farm water management, productivity enhancement, value addition, processing, and effective marketing.  The project will build the physical system and train operators for the modern farming irrigation system.  An estimated 30,000 families, or approximately 195,000 people, will directly benefit from development of the command area.
Sindh Municipal Service Development Program Government-to-government: Sindh Municipal Service Development Program
Humanitarian Assistance Resilience, livelihood and nutrition activities for the most vulnerable disaster-affected populations.
DO4 - U.S. Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies (USPCAS)/University of Utah, Partner U.S. University for Water (Pakistan):  .Under the U.S.-Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies (USPCAS) project, the University of Utah (USPCAS-Water) works with the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) to produce graduates with the technical and soft skills needed in the labor market, conduct and disseminate high quality applied and policy research, and perform industry and government services in the water sectors. With FY 2016 funds, USPCAS-Water, University of Utah will provide technical and logistical support to MUET to: provide local graduate scholarships, design and update master's and doctoral programs, host  student and faculty exchanges to the U.S., build faculty technical capacity in the area, and award joint applied research projects related to water.  Anticipated results include: modernized applied research facilities, updated advanced degree programs, applied research for innovative development solutions and students and faculty exchanges.  ..
Teacher Education Project A nationwide program to standardize and improve the quality of preservice and continuing teacher education and training.
Privatization of Public Sector Enterprises under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) This activity will support the GOP's achievement of structural benchmarks related to privatization of Public Sector Enterprises under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and to achieve its longer term privatization agenda.
Construction of 10 Academic Blocks Under the Pakistan Infrastructure Management Services Program IQC - Design, construction management, equipping and construction of 10 academic blocks in existing universities across Pakistan
DO4 - U.S. Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies (USPCAS)/Arizona State University (ASU), Partner U.S. University in Energy (Pakistan):  Under the U.S. Pakistan Centers for Advanced Studies project, Arizona State University works with the National University of Science and Technology-Islamabad (NUST) and the University of Engineering and Technology-Peshawar (UET) to produce graduates with the technical and soft skills needed in the energy labor market, conduct and disseminate high quality applied and policy-level research, and perform industry and government services in the energy sector. With FY 2016 funds, USPCAS-Energy will provide technical and logistical support to NUST and UET-Peshawar to arrange student and faculty exchanges, support curriculum reform for new degree programs, conduct an energy stakeholders' conference, and initiate five joint applied research projects in energy. Anticipated results include modernized applied research facilities, updated advanced degree programs, and applied research initiated for innovative development solutions..