PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

600423

Primary Business Area

Trade and Competitiveness

Disclosure Date

Jan 8, 2017

Country

Pakistan

Region

Middle East

IFC Approval Date

Oct 22, 2015

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$1,550,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jun 12, 2021

Project Estimated Start Date

Aug 1, 2015

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2018

Project Description

The Project, backed by a signed Cooperation Agreement with the Government of Punjab, aims to assist efforts to improve the quality of business environment in the province, as set out in the Punjab Growth Strategy (2018). In particular, the project (which will be completed at the end of FY 2018/2019) will assist to: develop and implement a coherent provincial investment policy and an effective promotion strategy and capacity for generating increased levels of domestic and foreign investment; improve the quality and transparency of regulatory governance to ultimately reduce the administrative compliance cost for businesses; and promote and generate investments in sectors with the highest growth potential.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation