Pakistan- Water Sector Capacity Building and Advisory Services

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2008- The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:

IDA Credit: US$38 million

TERMS: Maturity = 40 Years; Grace Period = 10 Years

Program Description: The project aims to improve the management of Pakistan’s water resources and strengthen those federal institutions involved in water resource planning, management, and development. The project will address both institutional and human resource capacity building, as well as fundamental, technical and investment issues associated with large water infrastructure.

For more information, please call Erik Nora at (202) 458-4735or email enora@worldbank.org.