The World Bank‘s Board of Executive Directors has given the green light for $46 million in financing for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Citizen Centered Service Delivery Project. This funding aims to enhance health service delivery in the province and support the operations of citizen-centric administrative facilitation centers in the Newly Merged Districts.
Improving Health Services and Administrative Facilitation
The approved funding will enable both supply and demand side interventions to improve health service delivery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It will also contribute to the effective functioning of citizen-centric administrative facilitation centers in the Newly Merged Districts. These interventions seek to enhance access to quality child health-related services and promote the well-being of the local population.
Enhancing Child Welfare and Citizen Facilitation
The project’s primary focus is to expand the provision of Child Wellness Grants, targeting mothers who attend health awareness sessions. By attending these sessions and participating in growth monitoring activities, families of children under the age of two can mitigate financial barriers associated with accessing child health services. Approximately 300,000 children will benefit from Child Welfare Grants, with each family receiving PKR 12,500 (approximately US$45) distributed over five visits.
Furthermore, the project will support the adoption of the one-window operation model for the Citizen Facilitation Centers (CFCs). These centers play a crucial role in delivering essential services to local communities. In addition to providing Child Wellness Grants, the CFCs offer various services, including birth, death, marriage, divorce, and family registration. Around 560,000 individuals are expected to benefit from the services provided by the CFCs.
