GIZ,German International Cooperation Representative Ms. Mareike Bentfeld Visits to PDMA KP (17-04-2025)

GIZ,German International Cooperation Representative Ms. Mareike Bentfeld Visits PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Strengthen Risk-Informed Development Collaboration. Ms. Mareike Bentfeld, Representative of GIZ along with her team, visited PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and held a productive meeting with the Director General, PDMA. The meeting focused on reviewing the existing collaboration between GIZ and PDMA, and identifying ways to deepen efforts for sustainable and resilient development across the province. Ms. Mareike Bentfeld emphasized the critical importance of integrating Risk-informed development in all stages of planning, designing and implementation projects-whether at the provincial, departmental or district level. She stressed that proactive, anticipatory actions are essential for development projects against disasters and climate related risks. Both parties agreed to strengthen joints efforts and foster closer cooperation to mainstream Risk Informed Development (RID) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s development landscape. Director General reiterated its commitment to aligning future initiatives with risk-sensitive approaches to ensure safe, inclusive and sustainable for all. The Director General was assisted by Project Director PEOC, Project Director GCC and other PDMA colleagues