The Executive Exchange

Recovering from a Catastrophic Flood with Khalid Mehmood Shaikh, Chief Executive Officer for Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF), Pakistan


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In this episode of the Exec Exchange, host Piers Clark interviews Khalid Shaikh, the Chief Executive of Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) in Pakistan. Khalid discusses his transition from government service to leading SPHF, which aims to rebuild 2.1 million houses after catastrophic floods in 2022 displaced 15 million people. The conversation delves into the logistics of mobilizing resources, empowering women through housing ownership, and the ambitious plans for providing essential water and sanitation facilities. Khalid shares insights into effective project management and the importance of transparency and clear vision in achieving large-scale humanitarian goals.

00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange

00:31 Meet Khalid Shaikh: Background and Role

01:35 The Devastating Floods of 2022

03:01 Reconstruction Efforts and Progress

05:29 Empowering Communities and Women

06:54 Water, Sanitation, and Future Plans

08:19 Funding and Transparency

09:51 Khalid's Advice for Future Leaders

11:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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