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.
Latest News
10
JanRemittances soar 29.3% to $3.1bn in December
Published in The News on January 10, 2025 Pakistan’s remittances totalled $3.1 billion in December, reflecting a 29.3% increase compared […]
06
JanPeace by peace
By Dr Ejaz Hussain & Sofia Najeeb Published in The News on January 05, 2025 In terms of international politics,[…]
Remittance survey for expatriates launched
By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on January 04, 2025 ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched the[…]
02
JanSurviving the infodemic
By Zahra Mughis Published in The News on December 31, 2024 Five years ago, the world was on the brink[…]
19
DecDreams to despair
By Rabiya Javeri Agha Published in Dawn on December 19, 2024 LIKE many developing nations, Pakistan’s economy relies heavily on[…]
16
Dec1 Pakistani confirmed dead, 47 among survivors in Greek boat capsize incidents: FO
By Abdullah Momand | Nadir Guramani Published in Dawn on December 15, 2024 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed[…]
Latest Events
06
JanProfessor Nasra M. Shah visit to the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) as “Scholar of Excellence”, October 2024
Professor Nasra M. Shah visit to the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) as “Scholar of Excellence”, October 2024 Professor Shah was[…]
03
JanDr. Rashid Amjad delivered a keynote address at the Center for Aerospace and Security Studies seminar on Pakistan’s Post IMF Challenges and Prospects
Dr. Rashid Amjad, Professor of Economics and Director, Graduate Institute of Development Studies, Lahore School of Economics was keynote speaker[…]
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,[…]
05
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[…]
29
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[…]
25
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,[…]
