[{"bbox": [96, 151, 1135, 313], "category": "Text", "text": "SDGs 7, 13, 8, 11 and 5 are addressed through this Action. Considering the impact of firewood collection on women's lives in Gilgit-Baltistan as well as their under-representation in the labour market, the Action also contributes to the EU Gender Action Plan's Objectives 14 and 16. The Action is part of the TEI for Pakistan 'Building back better through Green Jobs Creation' and will complement and create synergies with a planned German climate change intervention at federal level. AFD is also exploring possible complementary actions on energy in the same region."}, {"bbox": [96, 318, 1135, 427], "category": "Text", "text": "The Action contributes to the EU Global Gateway Initiative in its general objective of tackling the most pressing global challenges for the people and the planet by boosting smart, clean and secure links in energy across the world. It is also aligned with EU Indo-Pacific strategy, contributing to sustainable and inclusive prosperity, green transition, and connectivity."}, {"bbox": [96, 436, 1135, 491], "category": "Text", "text": "The Action will contribute to the Government's recovery efforts further to the disaster caused by the floods, based on the recommendations of the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)."}, {"bbox": [85, 532, 324, 565], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 2 RATIONALE"}, {"bbox": [85, 598, 236, 626], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 2.1 Context"}, {"bbox": [96, 643, 1135, 938], "category": "Text", "text": "With a rapidly growing population of 217 million (2019, WB) and with a per capita income of USD 1,285 (2019, WB), Pakistan is facing a range of serious interlinked challenges. Nearly 39% (2018, MPI, UNDP) of Pakistanis live in multidimensional poverty, with the highest rates of poverty in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, and a constant 25% of the population has not had access to electricity for the last two decades. Pakistan is placed fifth on the list of countries most vulnerable to climate change, according to the Global Climate Risk Index 2020, and it is also a major country of origin, transit and destination of refugees and migrants. Women's situation remains a challenge with the country ranked 151 out of 153 countries on the Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) 2020. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan experienced a real GDP contraction of 0,5% during 2020. In 2021, growth is estimated to have rebounded to 3.9% and is projected to reach 4% in 2022 (2021 WEO, IMF). In parallel, the increasing youth bulge provides the country with a potential demographic dividend while at the same time representing a challenge in terms of employment and service provision."}, {"bbox": [96, 947, 1135, 1083], "category": "Text", "text": "Focusing on renewable energy generation and afforestation, this Action is part of the AAP 2022 for Pakistan under priority 1 Green Inclusive Growth, and targets sustainable, natural resource-based, green job creation based on renewable energy in some of the areas bordering Afghanistan, in this case the administrative region of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral district in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The aim is to contribute to stability in the region, increasing trade exchanges, preventing radicalisation and tackling root causes of migration."}, {"bbox": [96, 1093, 1135, 1254], "category": "Text", "text": "The Action contributes to the EU's global priorities to promote sustainable, inclusive development, along with prosperity and stability, and to step up efforts on climate change adaptation and mitigation, including afforestation. It will increase access to clean and sustainable energy to foster inclusive and sustainable green growth, including enhanced rural business and agricultural value chain development. The Action fits in MIP's Priority Area 1 - Green Inclusive Growth, focusing on the specific objective 4.1 Development of renewable sources of energy for rural areas and 4.2 Increased use of electricity from renewable energy by producer."}, {"bbox": [96, 1263, 1135, 1530], "category": "Text", "text": "Articulated around a clear focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation and contributing strongly to green growth and value chain development, the Action is fully aligned with the European Green Deal and demonstrates 'EU as a Global Leader' by supporting the development of the renewable energy sector, in alignment with the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda. The Action meets the objectives of the New European Consensus on Development, in particular priorities 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3, which cover access to clean energy, quality jobs for young people, private sector development. The Action also contributes to the EU Gender Action Plan's III in the thematic areas related to green transition and digital transformation and promoting economic and social rights and empowering girls and women. SDGs 5, 7, 8, 11, 13 are addressed. The Action will contribute to the Government's efforts to recover from the effects of the severe floods caused by the 2022 monsoon season by building the resilience of communities to the effects of climate change."}, {"bbox": [96, 1541, 1135, 1624], "category": "Text", "text": "In Pakistan, there is increasing political interest and commitment for the development of a renewable energy market, making energy accessible and affordable for all and diversifying the national energy supply mix. This will contribute to supporting existing industries and Pakistan's future ambitions (tourism, digital and green growth)."}, {"bbox": [1037, 1680, 1145, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 5 of 28"}]