Government Embracing EdTech: The Case of the TeleSchool App
You can download the PDF version here. Pakistan has witnessed a high...
Read MoreConnecting Pakistan: Covid-19 as a Catalyst for Digital Transformation
The road ahead for Pakistan’s digital future in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreSkills Development to Accelerate Economic Recovery during Covid-19
The youth bulge in Pakistan offers a unique and timed opportunity to yield demographic dividend from a developed and economically productive workforce, however, this potential is far from being realised.
Read MoreSession 5 - Centralisation v. Devolution: Global Perspectives
The rise of populist authoritarianism has stirred up considerable debate on structures...
Read MoreSession 4 - Legacy of the 18th Amendment: Triumphs and Discontents
The 18th Amendment is undoubtedly one of the most significant pieces of...
Read MoreSession 3 - NFC — A Central Nervous System or Noose for Federalism?
The fiscal structure of Pakistan saw dramatic changes with the announcement of...
Read MoreSession 2 - Consensus-Building for Pakistani Federalism
As a diverse federal republic, Pakistan has witnessed several attempts at consensus-building...
Read MoreTeachers’ Readiness for Learning Continuity
Beyond notifications and decisions on compliance of SOPs, there has been minimal training and preparation for teachers to be able to manage an effective return to schools.
Read MoreImproving Economic Wellbeing and Resilience of Females during Covid-19
Covid-19 has exacerbated gender gaps and inequalities globally with a prominent adverse impact on the social and economic conditions of women.
Read MoreDigital Health Solutions to Improve Public Health During Covid-19
Low investment in digital health, gaps in health information systems, limited digital access and literacy and limited adoption of payment services are some of the key reasons for low levels of digital health adoption.
Read MoreAddressing Mental Health Issues during Covid-19
It is crucial for the government to respond to the emerging mental health crisis to avoid long-term impact on economic productivity, public health and societal dynamics in Pakistan.
Read MoreMasks as a Containment Strategy
While the usage of masks has been mandatory since the end of October 2020, implementation remains significantly compromised.
Read MoreIntercity Travel During Covid-19
Various measures such as lockdowns, ban on intercity travel, suspension of international and domestic flights and observance of necessary SOPs played a role in containing the spread of the virus.
Read MoreThe Impact of School Re-closures on Student Learning
Schools closures in 2020 will result in at least 0.8 years’ worth of additional cumulative learning loss.
Read MoreDigital Access During Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the digital agenda to the front. While the digital transformation agenda in Pakistan is not new, the pandemic has infused a new and fresh urgency into the question of how Pakistanis connect with each other.
Read MoreCovid-19 Vaccine Distribution Strategy
Vaccine distribution is a vital cog in the entire vaccination program.
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