IUCN Pakistan, Sarhad Programme Office

This document has been published as part of “Programme Support for Northern Pakistan” project implemented from 2004-07.The project was a continuation of implementation of initiatives that began with the development of the National Conservation Strategy, as well as provincial and district level strategies.

Rising poverty in Abbottabad along with rapid resource depletion, dwindling opportunities and over-grown population are compelling realities which demand a serious look at our approach to development. Abbottabad Integrated Development Vision (IDV) is an effort to focus on these issues. The Overview presents summary of the Abbottabad IDV