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Pakistan's IMF Deal: Local Governance Overlooked in Climate Strategy

6/8/2025

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Pakistan's partnership with the IMF through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) seeks to bolster climate adaptation and economic stability. Yet, it struggles with significant shortcomings, including a lack of gender-sensitive data and a focus that overlooks local governance. To truly enhance climate resilience, a stronger emphasis on local integration and urban planning is essential.

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Story summary

Pakistan's partnership with the IMF through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) seeks to bolster climate adaptation and economic stability. Yet, it struggles with significant shortcomings, including a lack of gender-sensitive data and a focus that overlooks local governance. To truly enhance climate resilience, a stronger emphasis on local integration and urban planning is essential.