Audit of the malaria control II project in Pakistan, project no. 391-0472

had obligated $53.0 million and had disbursed $38.5 million (as of 7/31/89) for the Malaria Control II Project in Pakistan. The project objective was to establish a nationwide malaria control system. The project was approved in 5/82 and is due for completion in 9/92. This audit covered the period 5/82-7/89. Its objectives were to assess whether USAlD/P had adequate systems to measure project progress and whether A.l.D. funds were effectively spent on project-funded insecticides. The audit disclosed that: (1) USAlD/P should develop better quantifiable indicators and reporting systems to measure project progress; and (2) A.l.D. funds may be more effectively spent on insecticides if needed research and monitoring determine that mosquitoes that spread malaria have developed a resistance to the insecticides currently used. This report recommends that USAlD/P improve its monitoring and reporting systems to measure project progress and ensure that adequate tests and research are conducted to assure the effective use of A.l.D.-funded insecticides. USAlD/P officials agreed with the report findings and recommendations and were taking actions to implement the recommendations. (Author abstract)