The Gilgit-Baltistan budget
A 100-rupee guide to where Gilgit-Baltistan’s budget comes from, what it keeps running, and what remains for development.
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New writing on policy, development, and power.
A collection of essays, reviews, and research-led reflections on institutions, economic change, social outcomes, and the stories we tell about them.
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Neoliberalism, agriculture, and sustainable rural development in Pakistan
A master’s research paper on trade policy, smallholder agriculture, and sustainable rural development in Pakistan.
Gilgit-Baltistan at a glance
A data-driven overview of Gilgit-Baltistan spanning population, geography, and household demographics across its ten districts.
World Bank, IMF, and poverty
A look at how structural adjustment, reform, and international finance shape poverty outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa and Pakistan.
Clash that defined modern economics
An account of one of the most consequential debates in modern economics between a free-market enthusiast and an interventionist.
The environment conversation
Why the way we frame environmental problems shapes the kinds of action, tradeoffs, and collective responsibility we accept.
Flaws of the development sector
A reflection on the incentives, institutional habits, and blind spots that often weaken the development enterprise.
Open banking and financial inclusion
How digital infrastructure and open banking could widen access to financial services while reshaping traditional banking models.
New trends in the development sector
How development work is changing through new operating models, partnerships, and a stronger focus on measurable impact.
Improving the wellbeing of rural populations
A look at what it takes to improve quality of life in rural communities facing structural inequality and limited public services.
Countering China in Southeast Asia and beyond
A discussion of China’s regional ambitions and the strategic responses available to neighboring states and global powers.
Role of protectionism in China’s economy
A research-led look at how protectionism and industrial policy contributed to China’s economic rise.