Let's Talk Development

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Let's Talk Development

The Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) and the International Growth Centre (IGC) are excited to launch their podcast series ‘Let’s Talk Development’. This is a podcast about understanding Pakistan’s crucial economic and development problems. We engage experts in exploring critical development issues and trends in Pakistan. New episodes come out every two weeks. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of CDPR or any of its affiliates.

  1. The Climate-Energy Nexus: A critical review

    HÁ 4 DIAS

    The Climate-Energy Nexus: A critical review

    For a country like Pakistan, it has become increasingly critical to focus on the climate-energy nexus as it grapples with climate vulnerability and escalating energy insecurity. Navigating this intersection presents formidable challenges as well as foreseeable opportunities. In this episode, Dr. Fatima Khushnud and Numair Liaqat explore the climate-energy nexus and examine its implications for the general public. They discuss Pakistan’s energy policies, pricing strategies and the ongoing energy crisis.

    31min
  2. Enveloped in Haze - Pakistan’s Air Quality & Health Challenges

    05/11/2024

    Enveloped in Haze - Pakistan’s Air Quality & Health Challenges

    Every year as summer descends, Lahore observes a drastic change in air quality. The PM2.5 concentration in Lahore is currently 53.2 times greater than the WHO required level of air quality. Hence, air pollution remains a critical issue with serious health consequences specifically in Lahore. However, there is an overlap between concerns regarding climate change as a contributor to global warming and air pollution as a local health problem. Dr. Kulsum Ahmed and Dr. Sanval Nasim distinguish between the emissions that cause global warming and emissions that cause local health problems and navigate through the policy-related aspects of bringing air pollution down.

    31min
  3. Greening Pakistan’s Energy Sector

    12/09/2024

    Greening Pakistan’s Energy Sector

    Pakistan is one of the most impacted countries by climate change, consistently ranking among the top ten countries on the vulnerability scale. Yet it relies heavily on fossil fuels for its energy consumption, which globally contributes to about 75% of the total GHG emissions. Hence, it has become essential to switch to renewable energy. In this episode, Dr. Nauman Ahmad Zaffar and Amna Shahab explore climate change and the energy sector in Pakistan, discuss the path towards greening Pakistan's energy sector, and examine the challenges and the potential solutions associated with the transition towards renewable energy.

    47min
  4. Climate Action through Climate Finance

    02/08/2024

    Climate Action through Climate Finance

    Climate finance is a multifaceted concept, referring to finance activities that are aimed towards mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. As per the Nationally Determined Contributions, Pakistan aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 50% by the year 2030, which calls for about USD 151 billion of investment just for energy sector mitigation by 2040, this is where climate financing comes into play for Pakistan. In the latest episode of Let's talk Development, Dr. Abrar Chaudhury and Sara Hayat talk about climate finance, focusing on what climate change really encompasses and the obstacles for Pakistan’s climate finance mobilisation.

    53min
  5. Under the lens: Renewable Energy

    13/06/2024

    Under the lens: Renewable Energy

    As per the Nationally Determined Contributors (NDC), Pakistan aims to reduce its carbon emissions to 50% by 2030, increasing the importance of the transition towards renewable energy. In this podcast, Rizwan Faiz and Waqas Moosa talk about the current state and trends of renewable energy in Pakistan and the challenges associated with it. They discuss the possible future of renewables, the industry perspective in this transition, and the rise of the solar industry.

    45min
  6. Evolution of Digital Transformation in Tax Administration

    22/05/2024

    Evolution of Digital Transformation in Tax Administration

    Post the COVID-19 economic landscape, global trends on Tax Policy Reforms emphasize heavily on increasing reliance on IT solutions in tax authorities worldwide. Digitalization and digital transformation facilitate the remote functioning of tax administration, enhancing efficiency, speeding up the processes, minimizing errors thereby reducing administrative and compliance costs. Mansoor Sultan and Dr. Sher Afghan Asad discuss the digital transformation process and how effectively it can help the provincial tax administration in Pakistan and its potential impact on the tax system.

    43min
  7. Tale of Two Countries: Pakistan & Bangladesh

    18/03/2024

    Tale of Two Countries: Pakistan & Bangladesh

    In 1972, at the time of its formation Bangladesh had to start from virtually ground zero, with little to no resources and labour power at its disposal. However, it has now overtaken Pakistan’s growth levels on several indicators. Dr. Sadiq Ahmed and Dr. Ijaz Nabi talk about the development journey of Bangladesh and how it has come to become a success story by highlighting the big turning points and what lessons can Pakistan takeaway from it.

    31min
  8. CDPR X Engro Fertilizers: Sustainability and Food Security

    19/02/2024

    CDPR X Engro Fertilizers: Sustainability and Food Security

    Encouraging farmers to use fertilizers in a sustainable manner is integral for preserving food security. Mr. Atif Mohammed Ali and Ms. Amina Bajwa talk about how the fertilizer industry can transition towards a more sustainable model without the support of government subsidies. They discuss how to boost the productivity of small farmers in Pakistan and how to enhance research and development within Engro fertilizers.

    29min
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The Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) and the International Growth Centre (IGC) are excited to launch their podcast series ‘Let’s Talk Development’. This is a podcast about understanding Pakistan’s crucial economic and development problems. We engage experts in exploring critical development issues and trends in Pakistan. New episodes come out every two weeks. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of CDPR or any of its affiliates.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Consortium for Development Policy Research
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2024
  • Episódios
    26
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © CDPR 2023
  • Site do podcast
    Let's Talk Development

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