World Bank considers a $250m loan to help enhance human capital

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank is considering the provision of a $250 million loan to Pakistan for enhancing the civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS), health and education systems essential for improvement of human capital, and increasing the contribution of women to economic productivity, and federal safety nets to respond to unexpected situations more efficiently.

invest with imarat

Islamabad’s emerging city centre

Learn More

According to the World Bank, the proposed operation is the first in a series of two Development Policy Credit (DPC) operations for the project known as ‘Securing Human Investments to Foster Transformation’ (Shift). For the growth of a sustainable economy, the project aims to create resilient institutions which would support medium-term structural reforms over the next three years focusing on fiscal growth, competitiveness and growth and human capital outcomes for productivity gains.

Pakistan is currently lagging in investment in its people. The country currently ranks low on the World Bank Human Capital Index. As the index is calculated by measuring productivity, human capital accumulation is necessary. If no measures are taken, then Pakistani children will only be 40% as productive as they would be when turning the age of 18.

For more news and blogs, visit graana.com

Maham Tahir

Recent Posts

FBR May Seek IMF Approval to Cut FY26 Tax Target by Up to PKR 100 Billion

Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to seek approval from the International…

4 days ago

Saudi Arabia Launches “Municipalities and Housing 3.0” Under Vision 2030 Phase Three

Riyadh: As Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 enters its third phase for the period 2026–2030, the…

5 days ago

CDA Allocates PKR 200 Million to Clear Land Compensation in Sector C-15

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has earmarked PKR 200 million to settle outstanding land…

1 week ago

Punjab Introduces Stricter Measures Against Illegal Property Occupation

Lahore: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has promulgated two key ordinances aimed at modernising…

1 week ago

FBR Uses Social Media Monitoring to Detect Undeclared Wealth and Tax Evasion

Islamabad: Pakistan’s tax authorities are intensifying efforts to detect undeclared wealth by monitoring social media…

1 week ago

SBP Signals Cautious Policy Rate Approach, Prioritises Economic Stability

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has indicated that it will maintain a cautious…

2 weeks ago