The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) represents an innovative model of public private partnership. Incorporated under section 42 of the companies act 1984 it follows the regulatory requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
Sponsored by the Government of Pakistan and funded by the World Bank and other leading donors the PPAF has on June 26, 2008 a resource base of US$ 1,030.17 million (Rs. 61,810.2 million). More Detail>>

As the lead Apex institution of the country wholesaling funds to civil society organizations, the PPAF forms partnerships on the basis of rigorous criteria. Before finalizing partnerships the PPAF ensures that the partners have well targeted community outreach programs that are committed to enhancing the economic welfare and income of the disadvantaged peoples.

The TARGET POPULATION for the project are poor rural and urban communities, with specific emphasis being placed on gender and empowerment of women. Benefits accrue directly to the vulnerable through income generation, improved physical and social infrastructure, and training and skill development support.

There are several UNIQUE FEATURES of the PPAF, the three most significant features are:

• The establishment of an indigenous autonomous Apex institution with resource backed capability of providing financial and non-financial support to civil society organizations on a long-term basis.
• A model public/private sector partnership with the role of government as an enabling facilitator, and predominant role of private sector professionals for policy, strategy, and management.
• A dedicated market developer committed to the emergence of professional and sustainable civil society organizations.