Stakeholder Consultative Meeting on Futuristic, Climate-Resilient, and Learning-Friendly School Infrastructure

Start time January 31, 2025
Finished Time January 31, 2025
Address House No 74A, Chaman Housing Scheme Quetta.
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A stakeholder consultative meeting was held on 31st January 2025, at the PMU-Education Office Quetta, focusing on futuristic, climate-resilient, and learning-friendly school infrastructure designs.The discussion aimed to address climatic and hazardous challenges while enhancing the quality of education through policy support and innovative infrastructure development in the education sector.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Zahoor Ahmad, Project Director, PMU-SED, and brought together key experts and stakeholders, including:

* Ms. Inga Afanasieva, Senior Economist , World Bank
* Mr. Shiraz Shahid, CEO, A/ESOL
* Dr. Shahab Maan, Chief Consultant Architect, C&W Department
* Engr. Abdul Jalil, Infrastructure Specialist, Federal-PMU
* Ms. Zoufishan, Senior Architect
* PMU Senior Management Team (SMT) Members

The discussion emphasized innovative school infrastructure designs that align with environmental sustainability, disaster resilience, and modern educational needs. Participants deliberated on strategies to integrate climate adaptation measures, energy-efficient solutions, and student-centered learning spaces to create safe, inclusive, and future-ready schools.

The meeting underscored the importance of collaborative efforts among government agencies, development partners, and technical experts to ensure the implementation of sustainable and high-quality school infrastructure that supports enhanced learning outcomes in Balochistan.