PESHAWAR
\nThirty female students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have been awarded fully funded master\u2019s scholarships under the gender component of the KP Cities Improvement Project (KPCIP). These students have embarked on their academic journey to the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok.
\nSelected through a highly competitive process from a pool of applicants across the province, the scholars will pursue advanced studies in various disciplines crucial to the region\u2019s sustainable development.
\nThe scholarships, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through its Asian Development Fund (ADF) grant, cover all expenses.
\n\u201cThe program, reserved exclusively for female candidates, is a testament to the government\u2019s commitment to empowering women through higher education and professional development in critical fields,\u201d stated Muhammad Daud Khan, Secretary of the Local Government, Elections, and Rural Development Department (LGE&RDD). The students departed from Islamabad International Airport for Bangkok.
\nThe Secretary and KPCIP Project Director, Syed Zafar Ali Shah, are visiting the AIT on an invitation from ADB and the university.
\nDuring their visit, they will meet with ADB and AIT officials to explore opportunities for the students to engage in rigorous research and gain exposure to cutting-edge innovations.
\nThe scholars will specialize in one of seven disciplines vital to the region\u2019s sustainable development, including Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Management; Water Engineering and Management; Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; Climate Change and Sustainable Development; Environmental Engineering and Management; Development Planning Management and Innovation; and Urban Innovation and Sustainability.
\nArrangements for the students\u2019 stay have been made, including standard accommodation and other necessary facilities at AIT.
\n\u201cThis program is a significant step towards gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment, inspiring other female students to excel in their respective fields,\u201d said Syed Zafar Ali Shah.
\n\u201cThese women will advance their education and bring back knowledge and skills that will contribute to the sustainable development of their home province.\u201d
\nShah added that the initiative aligns with the government\u2019s broader agenda to create equal opportunities for women in these fields.
\nAdditionally, ADB has launched a Female Internship Program under KPCIP\u2019s gender component for graduates.
\nTwo hundred women will undergo training in a one-year paid internship program across five water and sanitation services companies. As many as 50 students are already working in departments relevant to their academic background
\n\u201cThese initiatives aim to enable women to play a constructive role in the development of society while also supporting their families financially,\u201d the project director remarked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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