Chairman P&D Board, Dr. Naeem Rauf, chaired the wrap-up meeting with the World Bank’s Implementation Support Mission for the Punjab Cities Program (PCP). The mission was led by Ms. Shahnaz Arshad, Senior Urban Specialist & Task Team Leader, PCP.The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing sub-projects and finalizing an action plan for their timely completion.
Discussions also emphasized ensuring the sustainability of PCP interventions post-program closure, including E-governance systems, evidence-based investment planning, and institutional capacity building in LG&CDD. Additionally, the scaling up of the Performance-Based Grants (PBGs) mechanism was discussed to further strengthen local government service delivery and enhance resource utilization across Punjab.Chairman P&D Board, Dr. Naeem Rauf, highlighted that the PCP continues to play a pivotal role in driving urban transformation and improving municipal governance in Punjab’s cities. 🏙️✨
