Sustainable Development in Balochistan

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mes and proje
the federal
ent of Baloc
to improve the
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citizens and p
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sustainable d
ccountability an
the necessary
uire creating
ties of Balochi
institutions
ments in capa
ties (through
bility initiatives
and better c
rganisations in
youth a
ent.
process,
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public officials
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social capital
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job creation
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partners,
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coal miners
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local coal in
using coal
wer plants.
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productivity,
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