Water Sector Capacity Building & Advisory Services Project

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Introduction:

The Government of Pakistan (GoP) has secured additional credit (IDA Credit) equivalent to US$34.95 Million from The World Bank (Bank) for “Water Sector Capacity Building and Advisory Services Project” (WCAP). The project is scheduled to be implemented up to June 30, 2021.

Project Objective:

Improving Water Resources Management & Investment Planning through:

• Modern Tools; flow/flood forecasting models, GIS/MIS application for water allocation/distribution and flood monitoring, upgrading/developing engineering models and materials testing laboratories etc., up-gradation of seismic laboratories at Mangla and Tarbela.
• Improved skills; hands-on trainings to use the tools upgraded/developed under the project.
• Technical studies; calibration of hydraulic structures for accurate discharge measurement, master-planning of hill torrents to mitigate flood damages, preparation of water and power tariff framework for GB.

Implementing Agencies / Key Partners:

• Project Management and Policy Implementation Unit (PMPIU)
• Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
• Indus River System Authority (IRSA)
• Federal Flood Commission (FFC)  (Read More )

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