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Sindh Government and UNICEF Strengthen Partnership for Children's Development

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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and UNICEF Representative for Pakistan Abdullah A Fadil reaffirmed the commitment of the Sindh government and UNICEF to a robust partnership in supporting the development of children and vulnerable communities in the province. The partnership focuses on a wide array of sectors, including Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), as well as Planning and Development, Social Welfare, Local Government, and Labour and Human Resources. The two-year Rolling Workplans (2023-2024) serve as the foundation for this collaborative effort, addressing the province's core objectives of inclusive, resilient, and gender-responsive development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sindh government and UNICEF have a two-year Rolling Workplan (2023-2024) that encompasses crucial sectors such as Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, and WASH.
  • UNICEF's $5.5 million health project is enhancing maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) services, fortifying the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), and bolstering Sindh's health infrastructure.
  • The Nutrition project of Rs. 17.5 million focuses on improving the nutritional well-being of mothers and children, addressing adolescent health, and promoting early childhood development.
  • UNICEF's $3.2 million Child Protection program is a critical mission of polio eradication, providing vital technical, human resource, and communication support to the Emergency Operations Centre.
  • The UNICEF $7 million partnership with the Sindh government's education department aims to reduce the number of out-of-school children, foster early learning opportunities, strengthen educational data management, and elevate the professional skills of teachers.
  • The $16.8 million Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Initiatives focus on developing climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure, providing essential policy support, and building local capacity.
  • The community engagement is a central pillar to ensure the long-term sustainability of these vital services, rigorously monitored by a high-level Steering Committee under the Chief Secretary.

Statistics:

  • $5.5 million: UNICEF's health project to enhance MNCH services and fortify EPI in Sindh.
  • Rs. 17.5 million: Nutrition project for improving the nutritional well-being of mothers and children.
  • $3.2 million: UNICEF's Child Protection program for polio eradication and child protection mechanisms.
  • $7 million: UNICEF's partnership with the Sindh government's education department for reducing out-of-school children.
  • $16.8 million: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Initiatives for developing climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure.

Sources:

  • "Karachi -- Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah and UNICEF Representative for Pakistan Abdullah A Fadil and his delegation underscored the ongoing robust partnership between the Sindh government and UNICEF."
  • "The CM and the visiting UNICEF country chief discussed the current two-year Rolling Workplans (2023-2024) in a meeting held here at CM House on Wednesday."

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