World Bank President Ajay Banga accompanied by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on Wednesday, reached Larkana to inspect houses built for flood affectees.
Ajay Banga paid a visit to flood victims in Bahawal Jat village, Taluka Dokri, Larkana where 145 houses were rebuilt for the affectees with the cooperation of the Sindh government.
CM Murad Ali Shah informed the World Bank President that women accounted for 83 percent of the ownership rights to the houses. The houses were inspected under the Sindh People’s Housing Program.
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While expressing satisfaction, Ajay Banga said the program was the first community led housing program of its kind and lauded the Sindh government’s accomplishment.
Earlier, the World Bank had provided $950 million to flood affectees for assistance and support where each house was provided with $1400 for reconstruction. He further stressed upon the importance of women’s inclusion in stabilising household income and the local economy.
In a public statement, Ajay Banga said that clean water and sanitation are crucial toward building a healthy community. The program serves as a solid foundation for the development of human capital, he added.
The community built rehabilitation model also serves as an inspiration to international communities where it is being perceived as a global standard. Rehabilitation has the ability to create employment and promote social inclusion, significantly strengthening economic opportunities in the long-run, the World Bank President said.
