Pakistan Punjab Jobs and Competitiveness Program for Results

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The development objectives of the Punjab Jobs and Competitiveness (J and C) for Pakistan are to improve the investment climate and promote investments and jobs in more inclusive and sustainable industrial estates in Punjab. The J and C program for results (PforR) will support the implementation of key parts of the industrial development plan of the Punjab growth strategy (PGS) aimed at re-igniting manufacturing growth in the province. The J and C PforR focuses on improvements to the business regulatory environment and capacity enhancement of institutions relevant to private sector investment - particularly the Department of Industry (DoI) and its agencies responsible for investment promotion, industrial estates, and support to industrial clusters. It also includes the development of the Punjab spatial strategy (PSS) to help prioritize and coordinate public investments in infrastructure. The program will also improve public support to industrial infrastructure by promoting public private partnerships (PPPs). The J and C PforR consists of two results areas: (a) investment climate reforms, and (b) spatial development. These two results areas are connected and together will help remove the main constraints to Punjab’s industrial competitiveness.

FY17 - Industry, Trade and Services,FY17 - Water, Sanitation and Waste Management

World Bank Group

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Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Waste Processing and Treatment, Forest Products and Packaging, Government