USDA coordinator appreciates  PPAF water interventions

June 25, 2008

Ms. Amy Freitas, International Program Coordinator, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Services, Washington, DC. visited PPAF head office and PPAF Water Management Centre (WMC) to get an insight into PPAF efforts directed at poverty alleviation.

Ms. Freitas was given a detailed briefing at the head office on aims and objectives of PPAF with special emphasis on nature and impact of PPAF interventions across Pakistan.

During her visit to the Water Management Centre, Mr. Zaffar Sabri, General Manager, WMC, apprised the guests of PPAF interventions under Sindh Coastal Area Development Program (SCAD) where it has benefited some areas of Sanghar and Nawabshah districts. Discussing PPAF projects on Drought Mitigation and Preparedness Program (DMPP), Mr. Zaffar Sabri elucidated the purpose of delay action dams and explained how it allows rain water to percolate slowly in ground and recharge the aquifer.

In response, Ms. Amy Freitas appreciated the program targets and said they were excellent and well conceived. She also added that these programs are admirable as they will help improve the income generation of vulnerable.

Ms. Amy Freitas during her visit to PPAF Water Management Centre, Islamabad