ISLAMABAD: A high-level mission from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)met Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Amer Ali Ahmed to discuss various initiatives of the programme.
During the meeting, the secretary BISP provided an overview of the BISP and its initiatives undertaken by it.
The FAO delegation, led by Benjamin Davis, Director of the Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division at FAO HQ Rome, included Mark Johnson, Social Protection Expert at FAO HQ Rome, Bhalla Economist, also from FAO HQ Rome, Garima, Economist at FAO HQ Rome, and Aamer.
The meeting was part of their five-day visit to Pakistan aimed at identifying technical support from FAO on poverty graduation.
The secretary BISP underscored the crucial role of the BISP in providing cash support to the most vulnerable and marginalized segments of society.
He highlighted the significance of the comprehensive dynamic database maintained by BISP, which serves as the foundation for effective programme’s implementation.
The official informed the delegation that the BISP currently provides cash assistance to over 9 million families.
He highlighted that the programme identifies women as the principal beneficiaries of their families. Furthermore, he emphasized how this programme is transforming the social landscape of Pakistan.
The participants were also briefed on the dynamic registry which reflects the changing social status of beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries who exceed a certain threshold are graduated from the Unconditional Cash Transfer Program (UCT).
The delegation commended the efforts BISP especially the role it played during natural calamities.
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