ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal has stressed the enhanced role of Sector Specialists and their significance in connecting technical expertise to play a vital role in the success of all Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects.
Presiding over a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday, the minister underscored the importance of Sector Specialists in fostering strategic thought leadership, shaping key areas of development, and ensuring adherence to global best practices.
Iqbal further stated that their expertise should not be confined to initial project proposals (PC1), but rather extend to developing thought leadership for future development endeavors.
Recognizing the challenges faced by sectors with low productivity, such as agriculture and housing, the minister stressed the need for expert research and knowledge to guide the country towards sustainable growth. He called for collaboration among top minds from the relevant sectors to devise innovative solutions to all the pressing issues.
He also highlighted the necessity of meticulous micro-planning alongside macro-planning for effective project implementation. He emphasized the need for measuring the performance of Sector Specialists through evidence-based decision-making to ensure impactful results.
As Pakistan embarks on a journey towards inclusive development and sustainable progress, the minister expressed confidence in the collective expertise of Sector Specialists to overcome challenges and realize the vision of the nation.
