Islamabad
\nA high-level delegation from the World Bank, led by Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations, visited the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) One Window Facilitation Center in G-7, Islamabad, today. The purpose of the visit was to review the comprehensive range of services and support provided to BISP beneficiaries under one roof.
\nThe delegation was warmly received by the Minister for Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah; Chairperson BISP, Senator Rubina Khalid; and Secretary BISP, Amer Ali Ahmed. The visiting delegation included Mr. Najy Benhassine, Country Director; Mr. Gailius J. Draugelis, Operations Manager; Ms. Hnin Hnin Pyne, Program Lead (Human Development); Ms. Eva Liselotte Lescrauwaet, Senior Operations Officer; Mr. Amjad Zafar Khan, Senior Social Protection Specialist; Ms. Anne Senges, Special Assistant to the Managing Director of Operations; and Mr. Waleed Anwar, Senior Program Assistant.
\nFederal Minister Syed Imran Ahmed Shah personally briefed Ms. Anna Bjerde and the World Bank team on the wide-ranging impact and operational scope of BISP. He highlighted the Government of Pakistan\u2019s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable segments of society through targeted and efficient social safety nets.
\nHe emphasized that BISP is not just a cash transfer programme, but a transformative initiative aiming to uplift millions of families out of poverty by ensuring financial inclusion, education, and health support\u2014especially for women.
\nThe Minister appreciated the World Bank\u2019s longstanding partnership and stressed the importance of continued collaboration for poverty alleviation and resilience building in Pakistan. Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmed Shah reiterates Pakistan\u2019s commitment to inclusive social protection
\nDuring her welcome address, Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid expressed profound gratitude to the World Bank for the transformative partnership and emphasized the significance of further strengthening it. She highlighted that BISP is a realization of the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, conceived during her exile in Dubai. Chairperson Rubina Khalid noted that by making the CNIC a mandatory requirement, BISP has empowered millions of marginalized women in Pakistan and facilitated their recognition in the national database.<\/p>\n
She also shared that BISP has significantly contributed to the surge in child registrations with NADRA and now maintains the second-largest database in the country after NADRA.
\nSecretary BISP, Amer Ali Ahmed, briefed the delegation on the organization\u2019s core initiatives and the newly launched programs under the World Bank\u2019s Crisis Resilient Social Protection (CRISP) framework. He underscored BISP\u2019s efforts in promoting financial inclusion through the adoption of digital banking services for beneficiaries.
\nFollowing the briefing, the Chairperson and Secretary gave the delegation a tour of the One Window Center. The visitors interacted with beneficiaries and observed firsthand the efficient and beneficiary-centric services offered at the facility.
\nMs. Anna Bjerde commended BISP\u2019s pivotal role in delivering both conditional and unconditional cash transfer programs to the most vulnerable populations. She particularly acknowledged the adoption of digital payment systems and the focus on nutrition and female education.
\n\u201cI am truly impressed to see that we have forged a partnership that supports communities not only during times of stability but also in the face of adversity,\u201d she said. \u201cBISP\u2019s effective response during the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating floods of 2022 is a testament to its resilience. Our experience has shown that placing resources in the hands of women\u2014particularly female-headed households\u2014yields better development outcomes for families and future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Islamabad A high-level delegation from the World Bank, led by Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations, visited the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) One Window Facilitation Center in G-7, Islamabad, today. The purpose of the visit was to review the comprehensive range of services and support provided to BISP beneficiaries under one roof. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":480237,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-480212","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n