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
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SepRemittances soar to $3b in Aug
By Salman Siddiqui Published in The Express Tribune on September 10, 2024 KARACHI: Workers’ remittances sent home by overseas Pakistanis […]
Pakistan slipping into economic abyss, says Atif Mian
By Anwar Iqbal Published in Dawn on September 08, 2024 WASHINGTON: In a sobering analysis of Pakistan’s economic turmoil, Princeton[…]
Fragile stability
Published in Dawn on September 05, 2024 FINANCE Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has once again contended that ‘Pakistan is heading in[…]
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SepPakistan’s human exports
By Rafia Zakaria Published in Dawn on September 04, 2024 WHEREVER in the world you go, you are bound to[…]
Remittances go up in better economic conditions: study
By Amin Ahmed Published in Dawn on August 26, 2024 ISLAMABAD: A study published by the Asian Development Bank finds[…]
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AugPakistan’s education system in ‘low’ performance category: report
Published in Dawn on August 24, 2024 ISLAMABAD: An official report released on Friday placed the country’s education system in[…]
Latest Events
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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[…]
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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[…]