World Bank evaluates Pakistan’s digital income support program

In Pakistan's continuous battle against socio-economic problems, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has become a key instrument committed to eradicating poverty and protecting marginalized households with the help of digital technology. A recent evaluation report by the World Bank highlights both achievements and further development. Pakistan has started a drive to strengthen its social protection framework,  utilizing digital identification and biometrics to deliver BISP benefits for poverty alleviation and inequality reduction.

The World Bank report states that before the …

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