Client Name
World Bank
Planning & Development Department, (P&D Department).
Balochistan Livelihood Entrepreneurship Project, (BLEP).
Government of Balochistan
Project Title
Feasibility Study of Common Border Markets (06 Markets) Along Pak-Afghan and Pak-Iran Border in Balochistan
Description of the Project
Executed a significant project centered on the feasibility study of Common Border Markets along the Pak-Afghan and Pak-Iran borders in Balochistan. This project scope consists of a comprehensive feasibility assessment of six Common Border Markets strategically located along the Pak-Afghan and Pak-Iran borders within Balochistan. These markets serve as potential catalysts for enhancing trade, collaboration, and economic cooperation among neighboring nations. Conducted an in-depth analysis of each proposed Common Border Market location. This included evaluating the strategic significance of these markets in facilitating cross-border trade and identifying their potential economic impact, Market Demand and Opportunities: trade potential, and opportunities that these
Scope of the Project
Scope of work includes:
- · The government of Balochistan needs a competent firm/consultant to conduct a feasibility study for this purpose. As required, the firm is expected to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study and develop a detailed implementation plan with a clear roadmap covering the legislative angle. The terms of reference for the firm/consultant are as follows, which should broadly cover, but not be limited to, the following essential components:
- · Assess the infrastructure needs for establishing common border markets
- · Develop a plan of action for each productive sector that could be part of those markets. Identify the raw materials and commodities that can be traded in the formal border markets.
- · Undertake an analysis of existing trade volume and the potential of new trade avenues
- · Conduct a skill assessment of the trading community in the area and the need for new skills
- · Design the rules of business for the new border markets
- · Develop the regulatory framework for the government for new border markets
- · Forecast the revenue generation for the government of Balochistan from those markets
- · Design a plan of action to connect border markets to mainland markets. Come up with a five-year plan for running common markets
- Design the terms of trade with Afghanistan and Iran for common border markets
Task Performed
Main Task Performed:
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- · Conducted a comprehensive feasibility study and developed a detailed implementation plan with a detailed roadmap that also covers the legislative angle, as required by the client
- · Assessed the infrastructure needs for establishing common border markets
- · Developed a plan of action for each productive sector that could be part of those markets. Identify the raw materials and commodities that can be traded in the formal border markets
- · Undertook an analysis of existing trade volume and the potential of new trade avenues
- · Conducted a skill assessment of the trading community in the area and the need for new skills
- · Designed the rules of business for the new border markets
- · Developed the regulatory framework for the government for new border markets
- · Forecasted the revenue generation for the government of Balochistan from those markets
- · Designed a plan of action to connect border markets to mainland markets. Come up with a five-year plan for running common markets
- Designed the terms of trade with Afghanistan and Iran for a joint border market
Geographical Spread
Nushki, Chagai, Pishin, Qila Saifullah Zhob and Killa Abdullah,
