PAIDAR at a glance

PAIDAR will support the Government of Sindh (GoS) in the implementation of its Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS).

The long-term objective of PAIDAR is to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction and the improvement of livelihoods of disadvantaged women, men and young people across Sindh province.

Read more

Planning & Development Department, Government of Sindh, Directorate of Urban Regional Policy & Strategic Planning

Government institutions, Support institutions and business development service providers, Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, Disadvantaged communities and households

April 2022 to March 2027

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

European Union (EU)

PAIDAR Target Districts

Hover on the map to view details

Grants

1.

Call for Proposal (CfP) Community Infrastructure - RFP 7000006595

This Call for Proposals (CfP) is issued to identify potential investment proposals, targeting improvements of basic infrastructure in pre-identified villages within selected districts of Sindh province (Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, Tharparkar, and Larkana).

The purpose is to provide support for the set-up, upgrade, and sustain necessary community infrastructure within the village to improve access to basic public services thus contributing towards reducing multi-dimensional poverty. Target implementing partners are public, non-governmental and private organisations with relevant experience

For more details and to apply, visit UNIDO – Procurement Portal.

Deadline:

November 11, 2025 5:00 CET
2.

Express of Interest (EOI) for SME grants under PAIDAR - RFX 7000006655

This Call for EOIs is the Step One (out of two steps) for accessing PAIDAR grants. Through this Call for EOI, UNIDO invites prospective and eligible investors in Pakistan to submit their innovative and viable business ideas as a first step towards accessing PAIDAR grants.

The proposed business ideas can either be for expansion / modernization / technology-upgradation of existing business facilities or for setting up new business (start-up) facilities. In addition, through this call for EOIs, UNIDO aims at improving access to finance, in particular for female entrepreneurs and women-led businesses.

For more details and to apply, visit UNIDO – Procurement Portal.

Deadline:

October 31, 2024 5:00 CET

Our Partners