Pakistan is tracking what matters.

For the first time, the Government of Pakistan is systematically tracking climate, gender, and disaster-related public spending—marking a structural shift towards transparent, accountable, and responsive budgeting. Driven by the Ministry of Finance and supported by the UK-funded REMIT Programme, this reform integrates real-time expenditure tagging into Pakistan’s national financial systems. In FY 2024–25 alone, climate budget estimates rose by 67%, while gender allocations increased by 20%.

What is the REMIT Programme?

The REMIT Programme (Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade) is a UK-funded initiative designed to support Pakistan in strengthening economic governance and public financial management. Implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI), REMIT works in close partnership with key government institutions to deliver reforms that are both technically sound and politically feasible. Its focus spans fiscal transparency, revenue enhancement, inclusive budgeting, and an improved investment climate. In the case of budget tagging, REMIT combined technical expertise with deep institutional engagement—enabling the Government of Pakistan to embed climate, gender, and disaster tagging into national budget systems for lasting impact.

Why It Matters

Until recently, spending on climate resilience, gender equality, and disaster preparedness was scattered and untraceable. In response to IMF’s C-PIMA recommendations, Pakistan has institutionalised budget tagging—bringing clarity and accountability to over 5,000 cost centres across more than 60 ministries.

This reform now forms part of the Federal Budget Call Circulars, Budget Book, and Ministerial Budget Speech, ensuring it is embedded for the long term.

Key Achievements

• Systemic Integration: Budget tagging embedded within the government’s SAP-based Financial Accounting and Budgeting System (FABS).
• Historic Ownership: Managed independently by the Ministry of Finance for FY 2024–25, with reduced external support.
• Institutional Reform: Recognised in IMF’s May 2025 Country Report as a global example of integrating climate risks into public financial management.
• Capacity Building: Over 180 officials trained; tools, manuals, and peer support networks established.

Visible Results

• Live Tracking: Real-time, cross-year budget data now informs faster, smarter decision-making.
• Credibility Boost: International donors and platforms like COP29 have acknowledged Pakistan’s commitment to transparency and sustainable development.
• Global Access: The reform opens doors to international climate, gender, and disaster-related funding.

What’s Next

• Scale to Provinces: Roll out tagging to Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Deeper Integration: Anchor tagging in the Chart of Accounts and automate reporting dashboards.
• Sustain Capacity: Continue training and institutional knowledge-sharing.

A Lasting Legacy

This is not a pilot. It’s a permanent, government-led reform backed by strong political commitment and international support—turning once-fragmented efforts into a future-ready system for inclusive, sustainable planning.

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This Project is led by the Government of Pakistan. Backed by FCDO. Delivered by ASI under the REMIT Programme.