In order to work together for the support of flood-affected people in Sindh and Balochistan, the Pakistan government and the United Nations on Tuesday launched the Floods 2011 Early Recovery Framework, seeking US$440 million for the restoration of livelihoods, support for food security, basic social services, shelter, community infrastructure, health, nutrition, water and sanitation.
“We highly appreciate the unflinching support and assistance provided by the international community to the people of Pakistan, during these testing times. The United Nations agencies, foreign governments, donors, national and international NGOs, and private philanthropists all worked jointly with the national and provincial disaster management authorities and other relevant government agencies, responding to immense needs in the affected areas,” said Advisor to PM on Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs, Statistics and Planning and Development Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh.
During the early recovery phase, the government, the United Nations and its partners will support communities by engaging in planning and exploring solutions to reduce the devastating impact of the 2011 floods and helping communities to quickly return to a normal life.