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41666-033: Punjab Government Efficiency Improvement Program - Subprogram 2
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
Punjab is the largest provincial economy and the most populous province of Pakistan, accounting for over 50% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and population. The economic performance of Punjab plays a critical role in the overall economic strength of the country. Punjab has achieved robust economic growth and significant poverty reduction in recent years. However, it still faces numerous development challenges. The first is the low living standard and high poverty incidence. Average... Read More
| Country |
Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 41666-033 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Numbers |
Loan No. 2547 Loan No. 2548 |
| Approval Date | 17 Sep 2009 |
| Closing Date | 09 Oct 2009 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 150,000 |
| Geographical Location | Punjab |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Multisector / Multisector |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Governance Private sector development Social development |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: C Resettlement: C Indigenous People: C |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Yesim M. Elhan-Kayalar
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Responsible ADB Department
Central and West Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Financial Sector, Public Management and Trade Division, CWRD
Executing Agencies
Planning & Dev. Dept., Govt. of the Punjab
Last PDS Update
22 May 2011