Welcome to GIDS
The Graduate Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) was established in 2012 by the Lahore School of Economics to stimulate an interdisciplinary approach to development policy and practice that would promote equitable and sustainable development in a period of rapid globalization and technological change. It aims to address the pressing concerns that have arisen as the development process has unfolded in the developing world, including Pakistan.
Pakistan Economic History
A research program on Pakistan’s Economic History since the Mughals (1520-2020).
Management of the Pakistan Economy
Management of Pakistan’s Economy aims to provide a detailed analysis of the management of the country.
Gender and Development
Research focusing on a broad range of gender related issues and their consequent impacts on development
Latest News
Remittances cross $3bn in October: SBP chief
By Shahid Iqbal Published in Dawn on November 05, 2024 KARACHI: Higher foreign inflows are expected this month as the […]
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OctThe national fiscal pact
By Almazia Shahzad Published in The News on October 24, 2024 A new important piece in the legal domain of[…]
Quality education for all
By Amna Nasir Zaman Published in The News on October 04, 2024 Pakistan’s education sector is a flagrant reflection of[…]
Pakistani cities becoming ‘least livable’ with time: ADB
By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on October 22, 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank says the livability of cities[…]
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OctPoverty rate to stay near 40pc until 2026: WB
By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on October 20, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Poverty reduction in the country is expected to gradually[…]
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OctRemittances swell 29% year-on-year in Sept amid exchange rate stability
Published in The News on October 09, 2024 Remittances sent home by overseas workers jumped 29% year-on-year (YoY) to $2.849[…]
Latest Events
Lecture on “Role of Foreign Economic Assistance in Pakistan’s Economy” at National Institute of Management (NIM), Lahore on 3rd October, 2024
Lecture on “Role of Foreign Economic Assistance in Pakistan’s Economy” at National Institute of Management (NIM), Lahore on 3rd October,[…]
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JulThe Centre on Migration, Remittances and Diaspora (CIMRAD) launched the Pakistan Migration Report 2024 on June 11th, 2024, in a ceremony held at the Lahore School of Economics Burki Campus.
The Pakistan Migration Report 2024 is the third in the series published biennially by CIMRAD. This report addresses the key[…]
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MayInsights from Mr. Ali Tauqeer Sheikh on Understanding the Taxonomy of International Climate Finance
On May 23, 2024, the Graduate Institute of Development Studies, Lahore School of Economics hosted a seminar featuring Mr. Ali[…]
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AprDr. Nasra Shah presented her joint work with Ms. Memoona Qazi, titled, Most Favored Destination for Pakistani Migrants: Saudi Arabia, at a workshop organized by the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh, on February 19th, 2024
Dr. Nasra Shah presented her joint work with Ms. Memoona Qazi, titled, Most Favored Destination for Pakistani Migrants: Saudi Arabia,[…]
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JanDr. Nasra Shah participated in the Policy Dialogue on Migration and Development organized by the Pakistani German Facilitation and Registration Centre (PGFRC) on December 12th-13th, 2023 at the Mariott Hotel, Islamabad
The Policy Dialogue on Migration and Development was organized by the Pakistani German Facilitation and Registration Centre (PGFRC) along with[…]
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NovDr. Nasra Shah participated in the Senior Expert Advisory Forum (SEAF) organized by the UNFPA on 8 – 9 November 2023 at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban.
Dr. Shah shared her expert opinion on promoting access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, including family planning[…]