The United States government, through the United States Agency forInternational Development (USAID), is partnering with the Pakistanigovernment to launch a $23.5 million, four-year power sector improvementproject to address climate change and increase the share of green energy inPakistan’s energy mix.
Through technical assistance to the government and private sector, theproject will also improve the management and operations of powertransmission and distribution systems, increasing the financial viability,reliability, and affordability of Pakistan’s power system.
“The United States looks forward to advancing our partnership with Pakistanto build a clean, efficient, and reliable electricity generation sector,laying a foundation for sustainable and inclusive growth,” said USAIDMission Director Julie A. Koenen at the launch ceremony.
“Through this new initiative, USAID will partner with the Government ofPakistan to support the transition to a truly competitive wholesale powermarket. This will increase private sector participation in an open andtransparent manner and support our shared energy reform goals,” she added.
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Shah Jahan Mirza, Managing Director of the Private Power InfrastructureBoard, praised USAID for its strong partnership, innovation, and sustainedcooperation in supporting Pakistan’s transition to clean energy and said helooks forward to continuing the partnership to improve Pakistan’s powersector performance.
