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                               SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC
                                  INFORMATION NOTICE (DIN)

  Country                       Pakistan
  Initiation Date               October 2, 2019

1. The Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) presents a timely and evidence-based assessment of the
constraints a country has to address and the opportunities it can embrace to accelerate progress toward the
goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity in a sustainable way. Spurring poverty
reduction and inclusive growth will be central themes of the SCD analysis, with concerted attention to issues
of sustainability. The SCD draws upon all available information and, where necessary, involves additional
analysis.

2. The World Bank Group has initiated preparation of a Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD). The Pakistan
SCD will build on the extensive analytical work and consultation conducted under the “Pakistan @ 100 –
Shaping the Future� study. For more information, please see contacts below.

3. Contacts:

World Bank Country Director : Patchamuthu Illangovan
Title: Country Director
Tel: +92 519090300
Email: pillangovan@worldbank.org
Location: Islamabad

Team Leader (World Bank) : Sayed Shabih Ali Mohib
Title: Program Leader
Tel: +92 519090221
Email: smohib@worldbank.org
Location: Islamabad
Team Leader (IFC) : John L. Nasir
Title: Manager
Tel: +12024737752
Email: jnasir@ifc.org
Location: Washington DC
Team Leader (MIGA) :Persephone Economou
Title: Senior Risk Management Officer
Tel: +12024589650
Email: peconomou@worldbank.org
Location: Washington DC

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