ISLAMABAD: A high-level Somali delegation concluded its five-day study tour of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) with a final session held at the BISP Headquarters today. The meeting was chaired by Additional Secretary Dr. Tahir Noor.
The 17-member delegation was given a detailed overview of BISP’s key initiatives, which included Unconditional Cash Transfers (UCT), Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT), the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER), objective targeting mechanisms, and its robust digital payment infrastructure.
During the visit, the delegation also took a field trip to the Dynamic Registry Center in Murree, where they observed the real-time beneficiary registration process. Additionally, they visited a BISP Nashonuma Center, where they learned how pregnant and lactating women, along with their children, benefit from health check-ups, awareness sessions, and the provision of nutritious food.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Tahir Noor highlighted BISP’s commitment to data-driven targeting, integrated digital platforms, and its extensive national reach—elements that have helped establish the program as a globally recognized model for social protection.
Representing the Somali delegation, Project Coordinator Fardosa Ahmed Abdullahi expressed her deep appreciation for BISP’s innovative and inclusive approach. She specifically praised the NSER Dynamic Registry and noted that the visit provided valuable insights which Somalia plans to incorporate into its own social protection systems.
The delegation also extended heartfelt thanks to BISP for its warm hospitality and effective facilitation throughout the visit.
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