Islamabad (TDI): Following their merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2018, the Merged Districts are undergoing a critical transition toward decentralized governance and localized public service delivery. To support this process, the Government of Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the Project for Development of Public Service Infrastructure in the Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Funded by Japan and implemented by UNDP, the project aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of the first-ever elected Tehsil Local Governments (TLGs), enabling them to deliver essential public services and promote community-responsive governance.
With a contribution of 518 million Japanese Yen, equivalent to approximately US$3.5 million, the initiative will support 19 TLGs across eight Merged Districts through small-scale infrastructure schemes.
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The project is expected to directly benefit around 18,000 people, while indirectly improving services and governance for an estimated 500,000 community members.
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The partnership reflects Japan’s continued commitment to strengthening local governance, improving service delivery, and supporting sustainable development in Pakistan’s formerly merged regions.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
