U.S. Supports Strategic Plan For Sindh

Karachi, January 20, 2010 - Participants at the launch of the Sindh Provincial Assembly's new strategic plan created with U.S. assistance.

January 20, 2010

Karachi - The Sindh Provincial Assembly recently launched its first Strategic Plan, developed with the support of the U.S. government, a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy announced here today. The Plan, based on best practices by legislatures around the world, outlines the Assembly's goals and objectives for the year, in service of the people in Sindh.

At the request of the Assembly, the U.S. provided training for legislators and professional staff in strategic planning in drafting the Plan, which provides the Sindh Assembly with a roadmap to address Sindh's development goals.  As part of the Plan, the Assembly's legislative departments will work together to televise and electronically report on Assembly activities, improve oversight and law enforcement, and upgrade professional staff skills.

"Our mission is to become an effective Assembly, protecting citizens' rights and working to provide better quality of life," Speaker Khuhro Nisar Ahmed said during the launch ceremony. "We will use our long term planning tools and consistent budget support to modernize the Assembly to better serve the needs of our constituents."