CERP

Sharing a short blog on the culmination of two and a half years of work on nutrition market shaping and financing in Pakistan! Thank you so much to Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Pakistan for your leadership and the CERP (Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan) for your partnership, and I'm excited to see what's next in the efforts to improve nutrition financing in the country. https://lnkd.in/eW8deq4M

Last day to register for Pathways to Development Conference, 2024! The 3rd day of the conference will feature discussions on political economy, gender, development and social change. Register now: https://bit.ly/4g3jHBC View the full program for #Path2Dev on www.path2dev.org Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS), Lahore University of Management Sciences, Institute of Development Studies, Consortium for Development Policy Research, International Growth Centre, Chaudhry Nazar Muhammad Department of Economics - LUMS

Join us to be a part of discussions on health governance, social transformation, and digital innovation on Day 2 of #Path2Dev Conference at LUMS from December 16 - 18, 2024. Register now: https://bit.ly/4g3jHBC View the full program for #Path2Dev on www.path2dev.org Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS), Lahore University of Management Sciences, Institute of Development Studies, Consortium for Development Policy Research, International Growth Centre, Chaudhry Nazar Muhammad Department of Economics - LUMS

Engage in insightful sessions on climate justice, land rights, education policy, and more on Day 1 of the Pathways to Development Conference. We hope to see you all at LUMS. Register now: https://bit.ly/4g3jHBC The complete program for #Path2Dev is available on www.path2dev.org Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS), Lahore University of Management Sciences, Institute of Development Studies, Consortium for Development Policy Research, International Growth Centre, Chaudhry Nazar Muhammad Department of Economics - LUMS

4 more days left to register for the Pathways to Development Conference 2024! Join us at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) from December 16 - 18 for an engaging, multidisciplinary conference on Governance and Inclusion. The event will feature in-depth discussions on pressing issues such as democratic governance, social inclusion, public health, climate change, and more. Don’t miss the chance to connect with experts and practitioners working towards building resilient, inclusive societies. Register now: https://bit.ly/4g3jHBC The full program and other details are available on #Path2Dev website: www.path2dev.org Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS), Lahore University of Management Sciences, Institute of Development Studies, Consortium for Development Policy Research, International Growth Centre, Chaudhry Nazar Muhammad Department of Economics - LUMS

Banks are crucial to capital formation, documentation and digitisation of the economy - so how can Pakistan’s banking sector get there? This is why CERP in collaboration with Alchemy Technologies and the Pakistan Banks' Association hosted ‘Banking on Our Banks: Aligning Growth with Development’ in Karachi last week. We thank our distinguished speakers for their valuable insights. Jameel Ahmad, Governor of SBP, emphasized embracing technology and innovation to drive growth. Zafar Masud, Chairman of PBA, highlighted the banking sector’s role despite challenges from the undocumented economy. Maroof A. Syed, President & CEO of CERP, stressed that incentives and data-driven solutions are key to economic recovery. Jawwad Farid, CEO of Alchemy Technologies, called for market-driven incentives and regulatory reforms to drive transformation. We look forward to seeing regulators, banks and policymakers come together to build a permissive environment for growth, innovation and development. Pakistan Banks' Association, Maroof A. Syed, Jawwad Farid, Zafar Masud, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Engro Corp, Zia Imran, Alchemy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Alumini Spotlight: Is privatising the power sector the solution to Pakistan's energy challenges? Arslan Ahmed Khan, Deputy Executive Director of OGRA, shares his valuable experience from Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan: Edition II, where he gained a deep understanding of the real issues facing the power sector from top minds in the energy sector and recommended solutions to address these challenges. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the last edition of this workshop. Register now to explore transformative strategies for a sustainable energy future: https://bit.ly/3XRdtxa Registration Deadline: December 31, 2024 For details visit: https://lnkd.in/drteYtxz Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University

"Consumer-grade monitors can only measure a range of 20-30 meters, while industrial-grade sensors offer more accurate and comprehensive data. For Punjab's smog plan to succeed, precise air quality monitoring is essential." – Osman Haq and Abdullah Mahmood, CERP. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/41mVxxU

Alumni Spotlight: "This training bridges the gap between academia and industry, providing a platform for deep discussions on energy transitions." Hear key takeaways from Muhammad Saqib Adnan, Manager Commercial, K-Electric. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Edition III. Register now to explore actionable strategies for a sustainable energy future. Registration Deadline: December 31, 2024 Register here: https://bit.ly/3XRdtxa For details visit: https://lnkd.in/drteYtxz Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University

PBA, in partnership with CERP and Alchemy Technologies Pvt. Ltd., convened industry stakeholders to discuss the pivotal role of the banking sector in driving growth and development at an event titled "Banking on Our Banks - Aligning Growth with Development," earlier this week. The event discussions highlighted regulatory challenges, the high costs associated with digitalisation and the resulting overreliance on unprofitable sectors. They also underscored the importance of well-implemented and strategic reforms to reduce frictional costs and enhance banks’ long-term competitiveness. Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, was invited to provide insights into the regulatory framework while Chairman PBA Zafar Masud, Vice Chairman PBA Ahmed Bozai and CEO PBA muneer kamal shared the banking industry's perspective through keynote address and panel discussions. The event was attended by important stakeholders and presidents of various banks, including Irfan Siddiqui - CEO of Meezan Bank; Yousaf Hussain - Senior Vice Chairman PBA & CEO Faysal Bank; Rizwan Ata - CEO Bank Islami; Muhammad Atif Hanif - CEO Albaraka Bank and Khurram Shahzad Khan - CEO Habib Metropolitan Bank. Other senior leaders from the financial industry were also present on the occasion. Read more on: https://shorturl.at/JwYTd Nassir S. | Rehmat Hasnie | Muhammad Jawaid Iqbal | Muhtashim Ahmed Ashai | nauman ansari | Amir Khan | Shoaib Mumtaz | Kamran Zaidi