Publication: Pakistan : Infrastructure Implementation Capacity Assessment
Date
2007
ISSN
Published
2007
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
This assessment of the Pakistan
Infrastructure Implementation Capacity (PIICA) which was
carried out at the request of the GoP validates the view
that the Government of Pakistan (GoP) plans to more than
triple the infrastructure Public Sector Development Program
(PSDP), but remains apprehensive about the capacity to
implement such programs. In order to understand and address
the issues which typically prevail in the industry,
extensive analytical work, assembled around four broad based
thematic areas - business environment, human resources,
materials, equipment and machinery - was undertaken. The
report concludes that the industry stakeholders lack
capacity to deliver the planned medium term development
framework (MTDF) infrastructure. The study has identified
areas in which the GoP needs to carry out further work,
detailed assessments and research such as: Rationalizing
construction related taxes and tariff structures; Create a
best practices project specific delivery organization (GoP
could use Diamer or Bhasha Dam as an example) using an
integrated construction process; Centralizing data on HR
availability and future demand for better planning and
management; Streamlining and facilitating import of
construction equipment; Studying procedures to assist in
improving cash flows on projects; Researching and adopting
best practices for technical support, financing and credit
facilities for the industry; and Institutional arrangements
to provide long-term sustainable development of the industry.
Citation
“World Bank. 2007. Pakistan : Infrastructure Implementation Capacity Assessment. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/c43521e3-5cb3-5294-8f78-f79225a610a0 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”