PPAF to launch 10m euros renewable energy projects

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30: The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) on Wednesday announced the launch of 10 million euros multi-technology renewable energy project focusing on deprived and marginalised communities in 10 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Swat and Buner. The project is funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, through the German Development Bank – KfW- and is envisioned to be followed by a second phase of 12.5 million euros. A simple ceremony to this effect was held at Islamabad Club with former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caretaker chief minister Shamas-ul-Mulk in the chair. German Embassy, Islamabad Deputy Head of Mission Peter Felten, KfW Head of Division, Crisis and Governance Jens Clausen, PPAF CEO Qazi Azmat Isa and senior officials of PPAF and its partner organisations were also present on this occasion. The project is planned to be implemented through six well-reputed PPAF partner organisations, which will be working in close collaboration with the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and local stakeholders.]]>