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The IGC Pakistan Program works with policymakers to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research in Pakistan | @The_IGC @LSENews

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Join researchers and city leaders today, Monday 19 October, 1pm-2:30pm (BST), to reflect on a decade of urban policy lessons and launch our new Practitioners’ Handbook. Register: bit.ly/4yNQDaB

Masterclass on Building Cities that Work

Celebrating 10 years of Cities that Work, this online Masterclass brings together leading researchers and city leaders to share the most important lessons from a decade of evidence and practice, and...

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A new phase of the IGC is here. Phase 4 will further strengthen local research capacity and country-led agendas, deliver evidence at the speed of policy, and concentrate our work on fewer, high-impact growth and reform challenges. 🔗 bit.ly/47nhfDD
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@CDPRPakSep 10
Reminder: Call for Papers The Asia Meeting of the Econometric Society (AMES) for the CSW Region, and the Pathways to Development Conference 2027 invite submissions from researchers across all fields of economics. We especially encourage applications from: • Students on the job market • Advanced PhD students • Early-career researchers Submission Deadline: September 20, 2026 Conference Dates: January 14–17, 2027 Venue: Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan Join us for four days of rigorous research, meaningful discussions, and collaboration with scholars from around the world. Submit your paper today via Oxford Abstracts: bit.ly/4A1djp0 #AMES2027 #PathwaysToDevelopment #Economics #Research #AcademicConference #CallForPapers
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Call for Papers deadline extended to September 26, 2026. Submit your paper for AMES CSW and Pathways to Development 2027, taking place January 14–17 at LUMS, Lahore. Submit via Oxford Abstracts: bit.ly/4A1djp0
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Dear followers, Please see this discussion on AI and future work between myself, @deanwball @emollick and @clarashih Somehow, I was again the least optimistic person in the debate. In the Hybrid A.I.-Human Work Force, Who Will Actually Thrive? — NYT nytimes.com/2026/06/09/magaz…

Who Will Actually Thrive in the Hybrid A.I.-Human Work Force

A panel of experts explains how job seekers should prepare for the future of work.

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Can free solar panels replace electricity subsidies for Pakistan's poorest households? Punjab gave 94,000+ low-income families free solar systems. We're evaluating the impact ☀️⚡️ 🔗theigc.org/blogs/solar-panel…

Can solar panels improve energy access for low-income households in Pakistan?

As electricity prices across Pakistan soar, the Punjab government is testing a novel alternative to traditional subsidies: providing free solar panels to nearly 100,000 low-income households. A new...

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@Ayesha_Ali1 @husnain_fateh @RobynMeeks4 @zhenxuan_wang @javed_younas1 #Pakistan #EnergyAccess #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction
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@CDPRPakApr 29
New episode out now! Barrister Asad Rahim in conversation with Ayesha Malik exploring the link between law, governance, and development. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… Watch here: youtu.be/p80jzBKZqRY @IGC_Pakistan @AsadRahim
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Join this webinar today at 6pm featuring @pstanpolitics @HinaRKhar & @NasimZehra
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How can Pakistan navigate a changing world order? Join IGC Pakistan & @CDPRPak on 27 April (18:00 PKT) for a timely webinar. Feat Hina Rabbani Khar, Paul Staniland & Nasim Zehra. 🔗Register: theigc.org/events/navigating… #Pakistan #Development

Navigating a changing world order

Join IGC Pakistan, in collaboration with the Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) for a Lahore Policy Exchange dialogue exploring how Pakistan can navigate a changing world order, manage...

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How can Pakistan navigate a changing world order? Join IGC Pakistan & @CDPRPak on 27 April (18:00 PKT) for a timely webinar. Feat Hina Rabbani Khar, Paul Staniland & Nasim Zehra. 🔗Register: theigc.org/events/navigating… #Pakistan #Development

Navigating a changing world order

Join IGC Pakistan, in collaboration with the Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) for a Lahore Policy Exchange dialogue exploring how Pakistan can navigate a changing world order, manage...

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Can Pakistan navigate the new and evolving world order, while safeguarding its own national interests and development? Find out on our upcoming webinar! 🗓️ Monday, 27th April 🕧 06:00-07:30PM PKT Register Here: forms.gle/1Cg9QXKJxPzrfH8H7 @pstanpolitics @HinaRKhar @NasimZehra
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What does it look like when leading dev economists teach together? Professors Oriana Bandiera & Robin Burgess (LSE), plus PhD researchers, lead the IGC-G²LM|LIC Online Development Economics Course. 📅 Starts 11 May 2026 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=6mxPW5ZI… theigc.org/events/2026/igc-g…
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📢An exciting webinar on the current regional and global developments being organised by @The_IGC Pakistan and @CDPRPak For more details and to register theigc.org/events/navigating…
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@CDPRPakApr 21
Can Pakistan navigate the new and evolving world order, while safeguarding its own national interests and development? Find out in our upcoming webinar! Register Here: forms.gle/YBhm2z4Gz5JXMwUK9 @pstanpolitics @NasimZehra @HinaRKhar
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@CDPRPakApr 17
Pakistan takes center stage as a diplomatic intermediary in the Middle East conflict. But can it navigate the evolving world order while safeguarding its own interests? Find out in our upcoming webinar! Register here: forms.gle/YBhm2z4Gz5JXMwUK9 @HinaRKhar @pstanpolitics @NasimZehra
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@CDPRPakApr 16
Can Pakistan navigate the new and evolving world order, while safeguarding its own national interests and development? Find out in our upcoming webinar! Register Here: forms.gle/YBhm2z4Gz5JXMwUK9
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A brand new episode of @The_IGC & @CDPRPak's joint podcast #letstalkdevelopment is out! Ayesha Hussain sits with Dr @TurabHussain21 to discuss if education in Pakistan is keeping up with the fast-evolving world, AI & the role of teachers. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=oW2xCc8e…

More Than Marks: What Education Owes the Next Generation

In this episode of Let’s Talk Development, Ayesha Hussain (Educatio...

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IGC Cities that Work has examined how cities drive growth - from housing & land, to transport. Yet development policy still sidelines urbanisation. Our new blog goes back to first principles on why cities matter for sustainable and inclusive growth. 👇 theigc.org/blogs/cities-grow…
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Packed session on the economy and growth #thinkfest2026 @MiftahIsmail @DrMusadikMalik @BilalAKayani
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Convener Punjab Local Government Caucus, @AhmadIqbalCh moderating "Devolution for Revolution" at @ThinkFestPK 2026 featuring, @KhawajaMAsif, Dr Ali Cheema, Dr Ishrat Hussain & @maryjamesgill
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