Establishment of a baseline on plastic management in the province will help to assess and benchmark the current practices from the informal structure into a formal structured system which is sustainable with technological, infrastructural, political, and social-economic solutions which can be replicated elsewhere in Pakistan. The project includes policy review, institutional review, preparation of strategy, value chain analysis, stakeholder mapping, circular economy model, economic analysis, commercial value analysis, monitoring & evaluation framework and preparation of regulations to management the plastic in Punjab Province.

    Development of a diagnostic study that identifies and investigates the major interfaces between waterways and hotspots of plastic waste generation in Pakistan, including but not limited to urban centers, industrial towns/zones, and tourism hubs. The project includes institutional review, preparation of strategy, stakeholder mapping, circular economy model, economic analysis, commercial value analysis, monitoring & evaluation framework,  documenting the current status of plastic pollution and its value chain (e.g. hotspots for marine plastic debris, waste composition, material flow of waste plastics), undertaking regulatory gap analysis; and identification of relevant stakeholders involved in the life cycle of plastic and their needs, and possible recycling technology and innovations, and preparation of regulations of the macroplastic load and plastic pollution received by different waterways of Indus River.

    Development of a comprehensive assessment of the plastics market in Pakistan, including barriers and opportunities, which would help prioritize and drive private-sector solutions and investments to promote management of used plastic as a valuable “resource” rather than a “waste” that is indiscriminately or cheaply discarded. The study includes engagement with plastic value chains for common resins (i.e., PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP) and private sector players (importers/exporters and domestic producers) and understand the Pakistan market including key drivers and challenges in addressing plastic pollution and circularity; define the current market size and situation of the waste plastics recycling industry (for domestic consumption and export), including specific segments, demand and supply volumes, market opportunity, and growth drivers and constraints; Review applicable regulations and benchmark with applicable best practices to identify opportunities as well as gaps that could be limiting broader adoption of plastics circularity; Summarize key findings based on the private-sector focused plastic value chain and recycling market analysis and recommend priority actions; the feasibility assessment of investment in plastic value chains including Public Private Partnership.

    Establishment of a based analysis of the contribution of plastic waste to river pollution in Nepalgunj, Biratnagar, and the Kathmandu Valley. The project includes policy review, institutional review, preparation of strategy, assessment  of COVID 19 pandemic medical waste disposed of in waterways, value chain analysis, stakeholder mapping, circular economy model, economic analysis, commercial value analysis, monitoring & evaluation framework and preparation of regulations to management the plastic in Nepal. The scope covers documenting the current status of plastics pollution and its value chain (e.g. hotspots for marine plastic debris, waste composition, material flow of waste plastics); undertaking regulatory gap analysis; and identification of relevant stakeholders involved in the life cycle of plastic and their needs and livelihood, and possible solutions at local level for sustainability like recycling technology and innovations. 

    Municipal Services  Delivery  Program basic  goal is to bring sustained improvement in municipal service delivery to effectively address the basic needs of citizens in small and medium towns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This project includes establish a collaborative partner relationship between USAID and GoKP for urban sector policy, programme design and implementation. upgrade provincial information systems for planning, operations, capacity building of local government administration, monitoring and evaluation (M&E). The scope includes Guide and supervise the conduct of the exercise, including key informant interviews with  stakeholders including drinking water supply, sewerage, drainage, solid waste management; Household surveys, focus group discussions, and meetings with the Government and MSP-KP; Review relevant documents and obtain necessary project background information through the  collection of statistics, conduct of key informant and household interviews, and focus group discussions with the Government and various stakeholders; Analysis of government plans, policies, and regulations on project subject, and the Project’s contributions to the positive development of plans, policies, strategies and regulations as applicable;Visit selected project sites and observe operation and maintenance of installed facilities and the initiated interventions; Independent Monitoring and Evaluation of environmental and social safeguard measures of  projects including drinking water supply, sewerage, drainage, solid waste management; In collaboration with the relevant stakeholders and officials, independently assess relevance,  effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and other impacts of the Project and evaluate and/or validate the project completion report findings on the achievement of project outputs, including their quality and timing; examine how the project outputs have contributed to the achievement of overall project objectives; Identify key issues and lessons from the Project and formulate recommendations for future  USAID assistance in the sector; Respond to comments and suggestions from peer and inter-departmental reviews, including  those from MSP-KP management.

    This project includes review of the current organization structure, review of existing HR Policies, Procedures, Systems & Processes. Identify gaps compared to best practices for a public sector organization, Update &Develop the current, and proposed organizational re-structuring plan keeping in view the future expansion of company and indicate flow of authority and delegation of power for each HR practice, Assessing the organizational need for all the HR categories of the company, Update & Develop recruitment & selection policy. Clearly indicate appointing and termination authority for each cadre, Update and Develop KPI’s for the core team of BWMC with the complete monitoring systems/parameters.

    This project includes monitoring, assessment and verification of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs). The process of monitoring and verification for CDM projects is as per UNFCC CDM Board requirements.

    Establishment of a verification and certification of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project activities for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects of  Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power (Pvt.) Ltd is a private company, wholly owned by the Government of Punjab, Pakistan and has installed the first 100MW Solar Power Plant in Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Cholistan, Bahawalpur. The project avoided tonnes of CO2 emissions per year in the crediting period. This project includes assessment of carbon credits and Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) for the CDM market. The process of verification for CDM projects is as per CDM requirements.

    Establishment of baseline waste characterization study of Faisalabad. This Project includes an analysis to the composition of waste on 03 tiers of waste management i.e. (1) Consumers (households from different areas such as the Rich, Middle class and Poor and Commercial Areas (Eight Bazar, Tata Market and Koh-e-noor commercial Area) (2) Container (3) Dumpsite. This study analyzed physical components for 8 Days. Calorific Value and Moisture Content has been calculated based on this composition using scientifically established methods.

    Has provided services of preparing business plans, business analysis, investment analysis, financial and economic analysis, Climate Change Impact Assessment and Mitigation, social and environmental impact assessment, Preparation of Project Idea Note, Project Design Document, CDM Analysis, Investor Pitching and Selling of credits.

    Has provided services of preparing business plans, business analysis, investment analysis, financial and economic analysis, Climate Change. Impact Assessment and Mitigation, social and environmental impact assessment, Preparation of Project Idea Note, Project Design Document, CDM Analysis, Investor Pitching and Selling of credits.

    Has provided services of harness the linkages between waste, water, food and energy for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Improve access and up-scale use of solid waste management, cleaner energy sources and technologies in city, households, institutions and agroindustries to reduce GHG emissions and deforestation, and improve human health. Enhance knowledge management and learning to support up scaling of evidence-based interventions at the national, county and community levels. preparing business plans, business analysis, investment analysis, financial and economic analysis, Climate Change Impact Assessment and Mitigation, social and environmental impact assessment, Preparation of Project Idea Note, Project Design Document, CDM Analysis, Investor Pitching and Selling of credits.

    Has provided services of preparing business plans, business analysis, investment analysis, financial and economic analysis, Climate Change Impact Assessment and Mitigation, social and environmental impact

    Has provided services which includes preparation of a comprehensive matrix of strengths and weaknesses of forests legal and regulatory framework, programmes and plans with the view of introducing an integrated approach to managing forests. Defines gaps in the existing law, policy which prevent form consideration of the full value of ecosystem services rendered by forests including identification of gaps in the REDD+ baseline project and related initiatives. Stipulates strategic entry points for adopting landscape approach to forests management in PNG, Describes appropriate legal and institutional constraints, opportunities and arrangements for the declaring of forest protected areas to protect High Conservation Value Forests (HCVFs), Define the location size and ecological parameters of the expected HCVFs, community managed conservation areas and other locations for SFM activities. Provide sufficient information on the biological or ecosystem value of the HCV areas that clearly justify their selection as well as information of key species, ecosystems, threats and pressures on these HCV areas and opportunities for their conservation, Assess and gather data to establish baseline, target and mechanism for monitoring status of indicator species and methodology for project monitoring, Assists the forest policy expert in the identification of issues relevant for the carbon sequestration and afforestation activities as follows: provides first scientific estimates of emissions classified by source and sink; provides a first proposal on the national forest reference emissions levels; assesses past changes in forest area and forest carbon pools, and project under two scenarios – baseline and project; consider the impact of climate change in the short and medium term; discuss which carbon markets (REDD, voluntary) PNG can and/or should most effectively be aiming at with respect to forest carbon projects; provide expert opinion on displacement of emissions and actions to reduce displacement (leakage); discuss potential non-permanence of such projects and actions to fix permanence (e.g. through setting up protected areas – HCVF and community conservation areas).

    Wind and Solar Energy Feasibility Studies were conducted for a 10 to 20 MW grid-tied photovoltaic system, typical of on-grid and off grid installations The feasibility study summarizes the estimated cost of a commonly sized wind and solar energy system, anticipated annual wind and solar power produced for the region, anticipated month-by-month power produced, simple payback
    calculations, and a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for this system. This study is intended to evaluate the overall project’s economic viability in its intended location.

    Has worked on preparing of Municipal Solid Waste Management plans. Develop solid waste management plans for improvement of collection, transfer (as needed), recycling and disposal of municipal refuse in local government units (LGU’s), ranging in size from the village level to cities of inhabitants and located within the study area. Develop a report on the legal, regulatory and organization framework for solid waste management in, at the central, regional and local levels of government, including recommendations for strengthening the local and central government capacity to manage solid wastes. Train and involve central
    government staff responsible for oversight, technical assistance, policy support, and regulatory guidance of solid waste management by local governments, so that they would fully understand the solid waste management planning process. Technology transfer to local consultants working as counterparts, so that they would be competent to develop solid waste management plans in other cities and upgrade the plans in the future, as needed

    Conduct a socio-economic study of hydro, waste management and recycling projects identifying ways of engaging relevant stakeholders and providing recommendations; Conduct a full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment prior to construction/ rehabilitation of the project; Identify and engage with the local private sector companies = specialized in mechanical and hydraulic installments for innovative solutions on the installments needed. Consultations with project owners, private contractors, and other key stakeholders of the proposed project.