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
07
OctCentre, provinces sign landmark fiscal pact under IMF condition
By Mehtab Haider Published in The News on October 05, 2024 ISLAMABAD: In a bid to comply with the IMF […]
02
OctRaising Pakistani living standards and economic resilience
By Esther Perez Ruiz Published in The News on October 02, 2024 DESPITE a challenging external environment and the devastating[…]
01
OctPakistan’s GDP grew at underwhelming 2.52pc last fiscal
By Mehtab Haider Published in The News on October 01, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s GDP growth figure has slightly witnessed an[…]
IMF raises Pakistan’s growth forecast
By Shahbaz Rana Published in The Express Tribune on September 29, 2024 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday[…]
Chinese solar panel boom threatens Pakistan’s debt-ridden grid
By Humza Jilani Published in Financial Times on September 18, 2024 Businesses in Pakistan are racing to cover their factory[…]
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SepUN Gender Snapshot Report 2024: Global gender gaps remain wide
Published in The Express Tribune on September 17, 2024 A new United Nations report titled ‘The Progress on the Sustainable Development[…]
Latest Events
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[…]
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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[…]
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,[…]
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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[…]
15
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[…]
15
NovDr. Rashid Amjad and Dr. Nasra Shah participated in a workshop organized by the Gulf Labor Markets and Migration (GLMM)
Rashid Amjad and Dr. Nasra Shah participated in a workshop organized by the Gulf Labor Markets and Migration (GLMM) on[…]