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Let’s Talk Development

Host Dr. Ali Hasanain

Associate Professor, LUMS

Guest Dr. Stefan Dercon

Professor of Economic Policy, Blavatnik School of Government

Season 2 Episode 1

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The Big Picture: Navigating the Developing World

In this episode, Dr. Stefan Dercon and Dr. Ali Hasanain talk about the big picture in terms of the world economy, global development, and growth.

Host Asad Rahim Khan

Partner, Ashtar Ali LLP

Guest Dr. Rasul Bakhsh Rais

Professor, LUMS

Season 1 Episode 17

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Afghan’s Forced Exodus: Justified or Unwarranted?

Dr. Rasul Bakhsh Rais and Asad Rahim Khan talk about the importance of protecting the rights of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, and explore the causes behind the sharp changes in policies regarding refugees.

Host Tim Dobermann

Director of Research, IGC

Guest Faraz Hayat and Sugandha Srivastav

Season 1 Episode 16

Environment and Climate Change

Responding to Pakistan’s Climate Crisis

Dr. Faraz Hayat, Tim Dobermann and Dr. Sugandha Srivastav discuss climate change in Pakistan in light of the ongoing COP28 negotiations where they examine the pace of progress towards reducing emissions globally. Focusing on the growing financing needs for undertaking mitigative and adaptative activities aimed at combatting climate change in Pakistan, they explore the various climate financing options available to the country which can help navigate the climate crisis.

Host Nazish Afraz

Adjunct Faculty, LUMS

Guest Amna Akhsheed

General Manager, PPIF

Season 1 Episode 14

Inclusive Growth

Exploring the Unmet Need for Family Planning in Pakistan

In this episode, Nazish Afraz and Amna Akhsheed discuss and unpack the importance of women’s agency to choose family size and make decisions based on their financial and physical resources.

Host Madiha Afzal

Fellow, Brookings institution

Guest Hina Rabbani Khar

Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan

Season 1 Episode 15

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Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in Review

In this podcast, Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar and Dr. Madiha Afzal talk about Pakistan’s current foreign policy approach, it’s major priorities and challenges and how it has evolved over the years.

Host Dr. Asad Liaqat

Economic Research Scientist, Meta

Guest Dr. Niloufer Siddiqui

Assistant Professor of Political Science, University at Albany-State University of New York (SUNY)

Season 1 Episode 13

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How Much Say Do Voters Have Over Election Outcomes

Dr. Niloufer Siddiqui and Dr. Asad Liaqat discuss these constraints and how the upcoming election outcomes can be influenced by the way parties are structured and the way they interact with voters.

Host Anum Malkani

Head of Financial Services Public Policy, Asia Pacific and Japan, AWS

Guest Monis Rehman

CEO, Dukan

Season 1 Episode 12

Inclusive Growth

Fostering an Inclusive Digital Landscape

Monis Rehman and Anam Malkani discuss the challenges and opportunities of the digital space in Pakistan highlighting policy options which may help reduce the gender differential in the digital practice.

Host Ahmad Rafay Alam

Environmental lawyer

Guest Dr. Adil Najam

President, WWF

Season 1 Episode 11

Environment and Climate Change

Navigating Climate Governance

Dr. Adil Najam and Rafay Alam discuss how governments can find a balance between imperatives of economic growth and development while prioritizing meaningful climate action.

Host Dr. Ijaz Nabi

Country Director, IGC, Executive Director, CDPR

Guest Dr. Imran Rasul

Professor of Economics, University College London

Season 1 Episode 10

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Unpacking Pakistan’s Poverty

Dr. Ijaz Nabi and Dr. Imran Rasul delved deep into these issues in the latest episode and discussed the merits of cash vs in-kind social protection in the Pakistani context.

Host Dr. Ijaz Nabi

Country Director, IGC, Executive Director, CDPR