Lahore School of Economics Delegation Engages with Punjab Green Development Program on Environmental Sustainability
January 31, 2025
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A delegation from the Lahore School of Economics, led by Associate Professor Ms. Theresa Chaudhary, visited the Strategic Planning and Implementation Unit to engage in discussions on environmental sustainability initiatives. The delegation, which included faculty members Dr. Mehreen Khan and Natasha Moeen, was welcomed by the team from the Punjab Green Development Program, headed by Project Director Ms. Samia Saleem.
During the visit, the PGDP team provided a comprehensive briefing on their ongoing efforts to promote clean air and water, enhance information disclosure, and implement effective plastic management strategies. The discussion facilitated an exchange of ideas on sustainable development and environmental policy. As part of the engagement, the Project Director also presented the Punjab State of the Environment Report 2023 to the Lahore School faculty, offering valuable insights into the region's environmental landscape.
Labels: Environment, Green Punjab, Lahore School, Punjab
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 1/31/2025 03:28:00 PM,
Skills For Success
February 09, 2023
Lahore School of Economics, PSDF, and the University of Chicago collaborate to help Close the Skills Gap for young women in Punjab. Skills training helps youth transition into the labor force, boosts worker productivity, and accelerates economic growth.
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Labels: Pakistan, Punjab, Skills, Training, Women
posted by S A J Shirazi @ 2/09/2023 12:26:00 PM,
Political connections and developmental spending in Punjab
January 25, 2018
Saman Khan
Development related funding is critical for the long-term growth of any country, but the allocation of funds between politicians and different areas can vary due to various factors. One of the reasons for this can be politicians’ strong connection with those who approve or allocate these funds. Networks and connections can be very beneficial socially and economically, especially in a country like Pakistan where you need strong contacts to get most work done. But even though having strong political connections and networks can be very beneficial for individuals, these connections can result in actions that are detrimental to society as a whole.
Researchers at the Lahore School of Economics conducted a research project to look at the impact of political connections on the allocation of development projects in Faisalabad district using data from 2010-2016. The Faisalabad district has national assembly constituencies from NA75 – NA85 and provincial constituencies from PP51 – PP72, and MNA’s and MPA’s from these districts execute different schemes through different programs approved by the local, provincial and central government depending on the cost of the project. The development funds are allocated through different channels and sources like the provincial government, the central government and the local governments. In the development funding process, Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) and Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) must propose their schemes and the government evaluates these schemes, so strong political connections play an important role in determining approval of projects.
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posted by S A J Shirazi @ 1/25/2018 11:07:00 AM,
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