WASHINGTON: The USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman, as head of the United States delegation to the International Conference on Climate-Resilient Pakistan, announced in Geneva that the United States is pledging an additional $100 million to continue supporting Pakistan’s recovery efforts from the devastating 2022 floods.
Much help is still needed in Pakistan to recover from 2022 floods. At the International Conference on Climate #ResilientPakistan, the U.S. announced an additional $100M to assist people affected and rebuild their lives. https://t.co/RxiFOiJscj pic.twitter.com/wU9Y4mfcwk
— Matthew Miller (@StateDeptSpox) January 9, 2023
In a statement issued by the US State Department, this funding reinforces America’s commitment to the Pakistani people and addressing the climate crisis. When coupled with the $97 million in flood relief, disaster resilience, and food security assistance provided in 2022 and $4.8 million in financial support from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, this brings the total U.S. commitment to date to more than $200 million.
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This new $100 million pledge includes both new and redirected funding. USAID is providing $79.3 million to prioritize urgently needed support for agriculture and food security, health, economic growth, education, protection, and governance. This funding also includes $20.7 million in State Department resources that will provide humanitarian assistance to help flood-affected Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan, and assistance that will restore damaged justice sector infrastructure including courthouses, police stations, and training facilities.
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The United States has a long history of standing with Pakistan when disaster strikes, helping Pakistanis recover from severe climate shocks, stave off disease, feed their families, and rebuild their lives. The United States recognizes Pakistan’s recovery will be a continuing process in the months and years ahead.
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“We will support Pakistan in its efforts to create a more climate-resilient future for its people, including by retargeting our democracy programs to strengthen governance and promote climate resilience, particularly in the agriculture sector. Today’s pledge is part of our continued partnership,” said the statement.
