Nepal, World Bank, UNOPS Delegation Visits ERRA
Umer Jamshaid Published November 08, 2016 | 07:15 PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 08th Nov, 2016 ) : A delegation from Nepal along with officials of United Nations Office Project Services (UNOPS) and World Bank visited Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) here on Tuesday and discussed rehabilitation activities in different areas.
The delegation included UNOPS project leader Alexandra Tomic, World Bank Disaster Risk Management Expert and Social Protection Expert Ahsan Tehsin, officers from Statistical Bureau of Nepal, Civil Registration, demographers, engineers and Ministry of Finance Nepal.
Acting Deputy Chairman ERRA Brig Abu Bakr Bajwa on the occasion said it was an honour to welcome a group of UNOPS, World Bank and Nepalese government officials, which provided a forum to share experience and lessons learnt.
UNOPS is leading the reconstruction projects in Nepal in collaboration with World Bank after the April 2015 earthquake, the second most devastating natural catastrophe after 2005 earthquake in AJK and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan).
ERRA in close collaboration with World Bank led its flagship Rural Housing Programme targeting rebuilding of over 600,000 rural houses, where UNOCHA was an implementation partner. Visitors shared their experiences and problems faced after the Nepalese earthquake of April 2015.
The Nepalese delegation appreciated the ERRA's efforts for reconstruction and rehabilitation of earthquake affected areas of Pakistan.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Journalists call for global action to end Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
CM for generating opportunities to bring direct int'l investment
Pakistan retains position in FTSE secondary emerging market
High Commissioner of Malaysia hosts Iftar dinner reception
NEPRA announces 2nd quarterly adjustment in power bills with Rs 1.68 cut per uni ..
Hoopo Inc. Collaborates with SAU to Install Solar-Powered RO Plant
04 killed in Spain as Storm Nelson looms
Russian military jet crashes into sea off Crimea: Governor
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm likely at various parts of country
Implementation of Sindh Agriculture Workers Act-2019 demanded
Pandemic accord talks heading for extra time
Khawaja reiterates PM commitment to judiciary
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Journalists call for global action to end Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
5 hours ago -
CM for generating opportunities to bring direct int'l investment
5 hours ago -
High Commissioner of Malaysia hosts Iftar dinner reception
5 hours ago -
NEPRA announces 2nd quarterly adjustment in power bills with Rs 1.68 cut per unit
5 hours ago -
Hoopo Inc. Collaborates with SAU to Install Solar-Powered RO Plant
5 hours ago -
Implementation of Sindh Agriculture Workers Act-2019 demanded
5 hours ago
-
Khawaja reiterates PM commitment to judiciary
5 hours ago -
Gov't to form independent inquiry commission on 'IHC judges' letter': Law Minister
5 hours ago -
Makhdoom Saeed-u-Zaman seeks massive operation for recovery Priya Kumari
5 hours ago -
Pakistan to continue political, diplomatic support to Kashmiris: FO
5 hours ago -
FM, UK High Commissioner discuss bilateral ties
5 hours ago -
Cabinet Division declares Naudero House as official residence of President
5 hours ago