Sindh Horticulture Industry seeks help of the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) ISLAMABAD ? July 18, 2008 - A Horticulture delegation of mango, banana and dates growers from Sindh province have sought the help of the Competitiveness Support Fund to enhance their competitiveness as well as improve the quality of their products to the market. The delegation comprised Mr. Mehmood Nawaz Shah, General Secretary of the Sindh Abadgar Board, and Mr. Ghulam Sarwar, a progressive Horticulture farmer from Sindh. Mr. Nawaz said approximately 1.7 ... Read More

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority's Board Approves CSF Recommendations to Reduce the Cost of Doing Business in Pakistan in the Media Sector: ISLAMABAD, 10 May - The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF), a joint initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan established to reposition Pakistan's economy on a more global competitive footing. The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2007-2008, which is published each year by the World Economic Forum, benchmarking 131 economies over ... Read More

USAID-CSF releases World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008; Pakistan ranks 89 among 127 countries: Islamabad, April 9, 2008 - The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF), partner institute of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Pakistan, today released the 'WEF Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008.' The report ranks Pakistan 89 out of 127 countries in terms of nations' preparedness to effectively promote business, improve investment climate and develop infrastructure. 'It is evident that technology is playing a leading role in accelerating ... Read More