2nd Tripartite Portfolio Review Mission of ADB held at BISP Headquarters

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (SABAH): The 2nd Tripartite Portfolio Review Mission of
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was convened on Tuesday at the
headquarters of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in
Islamabad.

The meeting chaired by Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmed aimed to review
ongoing projects, including the Social Protection Development Project
(Additional Financing) and the Integrated Social Protection Development
Program. The ADB delegation was headed by Yong Ye, Country Director.

During the meeting, Secretary BISP, Amer Ali Ahmed, highlighted the core
objective of BISP, which is to provide essential support to its beneficiaries.
He emphasized the importance of mutual learning and teamwork among all
stakeholders involved in these critical initiatives.

Secretary BISP further stressed upon the significance of a comprehensive
Grievance Redressal system, expressing optimism about ADB's support in
ensuring integration at all levels and establishing a robust follow-up
mechanism. He also underlined the commitment to protect the dignity of
beneficiaries.

Rashid Imtiaz, Director of IC&C, provided a detailed overview of the Social
Protection Development Program (Additional Financing), while Naveed
Akbar, DG (NSER/CCT), briefed the delegation on the Integrated Social
Protection Development Program.

Yong Ye, Country Director of ADB, expressed his satisfaction with the
ongoing collaboration between ADB and Benazir Income Support
Programme. He commended the swift and transparent disbursement of US$
175 million in the last fiscal year through BISP, emphasizing the aim to bring
even more value to beneficiaries. Ye also highlighted ADB's commitment to
build trust and confidence through continued collaboration and expansion of
their partnership.
Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) delegation included Yong Ye, Country
Director, Dinesh Shiwakoti, Head Project Administration, Huma Ambreen,
Project Officer, Omer Bin Zia, Senior Project Officer and others.