The World Bank mission team continued its work for the second and third day of its visit to PMDFC under the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program (PICP), holding detailed discussions with key stakeholders on multiple program components, implementation frameworks, and disbursement requirements.
The mission comprised Amena Raja, Carlo Alberto, Sohaib Rasheed, Seemab Rehan, Imran-ul-Haq, Azhar-ul-Din, Hafeez Buzdar, Nida Asif and Qurat Ul Ain Hadi.
On the second day, the mission delegation met with representatives of the Faisalabad Waste Management Company (FWMC) to review the program’s solid waste management component, particularly the planned landfill development in Jhang. The discussion focused on technical planning, implementation responsibilities, and the role of improved waste disposal infrastructure in enhancing municipal service delivery.
The mission team also met with the Secretary (LG&CDD) about the program’s component aligned with the Suthra Punjab initiative, aimed at strengthening cleanliness systems and integrated municipal waste management across Punjab.
From PMDFC, MD PMDFC, GMs, SPOs, Solid Waste Management expert and PPP Expert actively contributed to discussions on program documentation and modalities, particularly in relation to Disbursement Linked Indicator (DLI) requirements and other important program documents.
On the third day, the World Bank mission held an extensive technical session with PMDFC teams focusing on environmental and social management frameworks, fiduciary aspects, procurement arrangements, and other critical program documents essential for effective implementation.
Additionally, the mission delegation visited the PPP Authority office to deliberate on operational modalities for implementing water supply and sanitation interventions in Kasur and Chakwal under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This component represents a pioneering approach in Pakistan’s municipal services sector, aimed at leveraging private sector participation for sustainable municipal service delivery.
