Tracking Multilateral Development Banks’ Energy and Industry Policies: Pathways for a Just Transition in Pakistan

This study analyzes how Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank integrate energy conservation, industrial decarbonization, and just transition principles into their financing for Pakistan. It reviews MDB country strategies, benchmarks them against Pakistan’s national climate and energy frameworks (NDC 3.0, IGCEP, NEECA), and identifies gaps, alignment areas, and opportunities for policy and investment. The objective is to provide evidence-based insights and engagement strategies that help channel MDB resources toward clean energy, industrial efficiency, and socially inclusive decarbonization pathways.