LARKANA: World Bank President Ajay Banga and Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah have reached Bahawal Jat village, Taluka Dokri, Larkana.
The people of village of Bahawal Jat welcomed World Bank President Ajay Banga.
CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah briefed the World Bank President that “145 flood-affected homes in Bahawal Jat have been rebuilt with the cooperation of the Sindh government and the World Bank.” “83 percent of the houses’ ownership rights have been given to women.”
Sindh’s women are empowered and are increasing their social inclusion further, he added.
World Bank President inspects houses built under the Sindh People’s Housing Program.” Very pleased to see,” expresses World Bank President Ajay Banga, showing satisfaction.” World Bank President Ajay Banga mingled with residents and also took photos with them.
A Sikh family from a flood-affected village in Kashmore also reached Goth Bahawal Jat to meet the World Bank President and CM Sindh and took a photo with the Sikh family.
Ajay Banga said that “This is the first community-led housing programme of its kind.” “The World Bank has fully supported SPHF from the beginning.”
“Provided $950 million in assistance for flood affectees,” he added.
He added more “The World Bank initially provided $500 million and added $450 million.” “The program focuses on the poorest households. “Each family is provided resources to build a house worth approximately $1400.”
World Bank President said, “Women’s inclusion strengthens household income and the local economy.” “Safe houses should lead to the formation of healthy and resilient communities,” “Clean water and sanitation are essential for a healthy society,” “Better nutrition for children and long-term well-being should also be promoted,”
He emphasized, “This program is a strong foundation for human capital development,” “The community-based rehabilitation model is being seen as a global example,” “Rehabilitation can create jobs and increase social inclusion.
He said more “The People’s Housing Program is becoming a global standard for housing rehabilitation.” The Sindh model is a prominent example of post-disaster reconstruction. Reconstruction can be done by giving communities a central role.
“A large-scale community-led construction process is underway.” “Reconstruction has promoted job opportunities and social and financial inclusion.” World Bank President Ajay Banga also planted a commemorative guava tree in Goth Bahawal Jat. World Bank President Ajay Banga met with women of Goth Bahawal Jat in the community center.
