Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) organized the consultation on “Climate Change Policy and Pre-Monsoon Institutional Response” in Islamabad.Chairing the session on climate change policy review , Jawed Ali Khan, Director General, Environment expressed that today the disaster we face are mostly the human induced disaster. He appreciated SPO for initialing dialogue on NCCP policy. Naseer Memon,
Search for God has been a philosophic and scientific endeavor over centuries. Many modern philosophers after the Greeks postulated a final dictum in philosophy that would unravel the mystery of reality and human life. Enlisting these philosophers and scientists is extensive however, in recent history William James and Einstein spent years in seclusion searching for
Charting the Course for a Green Economy in PakistanPakistan is number one on the climate change risk index in the world and its bio-capacity to sustain economic growth is showing steep downward trend. Speaking at SPO civic café on world environment day ;NSDS-Charting the course for a green economy in Pakistan, former Environment minister Malik
SPO has achieved another milestone of seeking full membership of global body Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP). HAP is a global body based in Switzerland, and works for the promotion of accountability and transparency in humanitarian affairs across the globe and support members for designing and adopting the accountability framework and associated features so that they
Societies are most susceptible to the loss of cultural heritage during times of war. The cultural norms and political background; both of which are an integral part of any society, are deeply entwined. Disruption in either one has a direct impact on the other. During the last decade, the social and economic fabric of Pakistan
Introduction for Participants Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) is conducting a study to better understand issues that impact programme strategies and interventions in Pakistan. This understanding will assist with strengthening interventions and protecting the populations within which NGOs conduct their work. Additionally, it will provide an opportunity to share and learn with other organisations about the
Romantic fascination and poor friendly service is what had made the rail a symbol of lifeline of the country. It is neither romantically fascinating anymore nor is it able to provide the people with economical way out to reach their destinations. Both these aspects came under discussion at the launch of Dr. Irfan Ahmed Baig’s
By Naseer Memon Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has said that only 40 percent of the funds have so far been received against the appeal launched by the UN. The UN launched an appeal for $ 356 million for support of the flood affectees in Sindh and Balochistan. So far, hardly $150
(Gender Mainstreaming & Disaster Management) A three days training workshop on “Moving from Disaster to Development” with subtitle of “Gender Mainstreaming & Disaster Management “29-31 December, 2011, was organized by SPO Training Unit, Hyderabad. The main objectives behind the organization of this training were To develop a skilled human resource who should be well aware
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is unlikely to achieve the millennium development goals (MDGs) by the 2015 deadline in light of the current socioeconomic conditions and natural and manmade disasters, said speakers at a panel discussion on Tuesday. Panelists also regretted that development of social sector had never been a government priority as most of national revenues were