scholarly journals Inaugural Address

2003 ◽  
Vol 42 (4I) ◽  
pp. 291-297
Author(s):  
Shaukat Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Development Economics ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Annual General Meeting

Ladies and Gentlemen: It is my pleasure and honour to address the distinguished gathering of economists, social scientists, intellectuals and renowned personalities from within and outside the country on the occasion of the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Society. This has become an important event in Pakistan where economists and social scientists sit together and deliberate on various issues facing developing economies in general and Pakistan’s economy in particular. The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) deserves our appreciation for holding such a conference on a regular basis. In fact, I have been using this platform for the last four years to apprise the nation about the progress we have been making on the economic front and about the policies we have been pursuing. I intend to do the same today.

Inaugural Address

1986 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-221
Author(s):  
Mian Muhammad Yasin Khan Wattoo
Keyword(s):  
Development Economics ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Great Pleasure ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
Substantial Body ◽  
The Third ◽  
The World

Mr President of the Society, Secretary of the Society, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to inaugurate the Third Annual General Meeting of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE). I am happy to note that, within only four years of its existence, the Society has become one of the most important national forums for discussing economic and demographic issues relating to Pakistan's economy and has attracted to its fold a large number of social scientists from all over the world. The first and second Annual General Meetings of the Society, held in the last two years, have already generated a substantial body of relevant knowledge about development economics and Pakistan's economy. I am sure that the third meeting will be even more fruitful in this respect.

scholarly journals Inaugural Address

2010 ◽  
Vol 49 (4I) ◽  
pp. 273-278
Author(s):  
Nadeem Ul Haque Haque
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Federalism ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Professional Association ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
Economic Management ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
Policy Debates

My fellow social scientists, economists, scholars, thinkers, observers. Welcome to the 26th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists—a society that prides itself on being the only “professional association of economists and other social scientists” in the country. This annual event serves many purposes: it is an intellectual exchange allowing a stock taking of research and ideas; it is a showcase of fresh understandings and analyses of the Pakistani economy and society; it is a place to review policy and develop constructive policy debates to improve economic management; and it is also a place to develop economists and prepare them to lead development thinking in the country. I was happy to see that the agenda contains a number of panels with leading Pakistani economists discussing a burning issue of the day—fiscal federalism which we are facing with the 18th amendment and the NFC award. We will all await ideas that are generated from the PSDE.

Inaugural Address

1987 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-253
Author(s):  
Mian Muhammad Yasin Khan Wattoo
Keyword(s):  
General Meeting ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Economic Decision Making ◽  
Agriculture Industry ◽  
Almost All

Prof. Syed Nawab Haider Naqvi, Dr M. Ghaffar Chaudhry, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a privilege for me to inaugurate the Fourth Annual General Meeting of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists. I am pleased to note that within only five years of its existence the Society has evolved into a prestigious forum for a free and precious exchange of ideas among economists and policy-makers. I am told that through these annual general meetings 74 papers on various topics have been prepared and published, and that, in its Lecture Series on Development Economics, eminent international economists and demographers have read papers on leading issues in economics and demography. The literature created under the aegis of the Society furnishes useful insights into the functioning of the economy and has contributed to the comprehension of the problems of almost all areas of Pakistan's economy - agriculture, industry, trade, resource mobilization, etc. I am happy to note that the Society has helped to promote a scientific and pragmatic approach in policy-formulation and economic decision-making, and has enabled us to think systematically about the nature of the challenges posed and faced by Pakistan's economic development and about the response to this challenge.

scholarly journals Inaugural Address

2009 ◽  
Vol 48 (4I) ◽  
pp. 327-329
Author(s):  
Syed Naveed Qamar
Keyword(s):  
Development Economics ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
Planning Commission ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
The Past ◽  
Deputy Chairman

Dr Ishfaq Ahmad, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Dr Rashid Amjad, President, Pakistan Society of Development Economists, Dr G. M. Arif, Secretary Pakistan Society of Development Economists, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen! It is indeed a privilege and honour to address this distinguished gathering of economists and social scientists. Over the years the Annual Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists has become one of the leading events on the calendar of meetings where experts from various disciplines discuss cutting edge issues that confront developing economies in general and Pakistan’s economy in particular. I want to especially congratulate the Society and the President on completing 25 years as it celebrates its Silver Jubilee. I am very happy that the founding President, Prof. Dr Nawab Haider Naqvi is with us today and that some of the past Presidents are also present. The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, the home of the Society, also needs to be congratulated for holding such conferences on an annual and regular basis. I am very happy that this meeting as in the past is being attended by internationally acclaimed economists and academics from both within and outside the country. I am especially heartened to see that students of economics from all over Pakistan have been especially invited to attend this meeting.

scholarly journals Inaugural Address

2011 ◽  
Vol 50 (4I) ◽  
pp. 277-278
Author(s):  
Abdul Hafeez Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Development Economics ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
Great Pleasure ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
Economic Issues ◽  
Economic Decisions ◽  
Vice Chancellor ◽  
New Ideas

Dr Rashid Amjad, President Pakistan Society of Development Economists and Vice-Chancellor PIDE, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to address the 27th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE). I am pleased to note that the Society has been instrumental in promoting scholarly research and debate on critical socio-economic issues facing Pakistan, and that the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has played a vital role in promoting and nurturing the Society since its inception in 1982. The Society has not only upheld and galvanized the profession of development economics in Pakistan but has also helped inspire new ideas for the greater development and prosperity of Pakistan. Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to see that when I address you today Pakistan's economy is again showing distinct signs of recovery and we hope to achieve a growth rate of 4 to 5 percent this year which should help lift us to a much higher growth trajectory in the future. Despite the heavy headwinds that we have had to face, our government took important fundamental economic decisions of which we can be justly proud.

scholarly journals Inaugural Address

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (4I-II) ◽  
pp. 247-251
Author(s):  
Ahsan Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Development Economics ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
Great Strength ◽  
Founding Fathers ◽  
Opening Ceremony ◽  
Vice Chancellor ◽  
New Ideas

President Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE) and Vice Chancellor of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Dr Asad Zaman, Secretary Planning, Secretary PSDE, distinguished economists, eminent scholars from overseas, and young economists of Pakistan. Ladies and gentlemen, it is indeed a great honour and privilege for me to be the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the 31st Annual General Meeting and Conference of Pakistan Society of Development Economists. I happen to be a teacher as well as the politician, so, I promise you to be succinct while inaugurating the Conference. It is a matter of great pride to acknowledge that the tradition initiated by the Society in 1982 continues with great strength. All credit goes to Prof. Nawab Haider Naqvi, one of the founding fathers of this tradition. It is also a tribute to the sincerity of those who are keeping this tradition alive. I hope this tradition of knowledge sharing and intellectual debate will be of practical benefit to the development journey of Pakistan. I am sure that it will go on uninterrupted in future as well, and through such platforms we will be getting new ideas and solutions to our problems. Allama Iqbal also penned down such thoughts:

scholarly journals Inaugural Address

2002 ◽  
Vol 41 (4I) ◽  
pp. 313-317
Author(s):  
Shaukat Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Transition To Democracy ◽  
Smooth Transition ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
The People ◽  
Opportune Time ◽  
The Common

Ladies and Gentlemen: The 18th Annual General Meeting of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE) is taking place at an opportune time. The country has witnessed a smooth transition to democracy. There is now an elected government in place, fully charged with enthusiasm to improve the life of the common man by building a strong and vibrant economy. While we are in the process of finalising our economic agenda for the next five years, we would certainly welcome suggestions for improving the country’s economy from this august gathering. Knowledge is not the exclusive wisdom of the people at the helm of affairs. Some of the best brains in economics and other social sciences are participating in this conference and will be deliberating on various aspects of Pakistan’s economy for the next three days. I shall be looking forward to receiving their recommendations.

scholarly journals Pakistan Society of Development Economists: Secretary’s Report

1988 ◽  
Vol 27 (4II) ◽  
pp. 911-916
Author(s):  
Secretary's Report
Keyword(s):  
Development Economics ◽  
International Institutions ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Islamic Republic ◽  
Close Collaboration ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Contemporary Research

Honourable Mr Ghulam Ishaq Khan, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Professor Syed Nawab Haider Naqvi, President of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists, Distinguished Delegates, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Assalam-o- Alaikum. It is indeed a great honour and privilege for me to welcome you all, on behalf of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE, for short), to this inaugural session of the Fifth Annual General Meeting of the Society. Such glittering gatherings of national and international scholars of Development Economics are rare in Pakistan and, therefore, most welcome and impressive. I am, therefore, most grateful to you all for your valuable participation in this meeting. The Pakistan Society of Development Economists is truly a brainchild of Professor Syed Nawab Haider Naqvi, Director of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, who is appropriately its President also. Based in the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, the society was registered on October 19, 1982 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. The main objective of the Society was to provide a forum for effective disseminate ion of the fruits of contemporary research, both here and abroad, among academics, Government economists, researchers and policy-makers concerned with socio-economic matters and development. It also aimed at serving as a bridge of contact between scholars of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics and those similarly engaged in government, universities and other national and international institutions. To attain these objectives, the Society organizes Annual General Meetings and, in close collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, holds a number of lectures in the Institute's series of "Lectures in Development Economics". Through these meetings and lectures, •the Society maintains an active contact with its members as well as with eminent national and international scholars. The Society also plans to award medals and cash prizes to scholars for outstanding research contributions in the field of Development Economics.

Inaugural Address

1993 ◽  
Vol 32 (4I) ◽  
pp. 349-354
Author(s):  
Sartaj Az1z
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Annual General ◽  
Inaugural Address ◽  
International Forum ◽  
Annual General Meeting ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Great Satisfaction ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Shed Light

Professor Syed Nawab Haider Naqvi, Distinguished Participants, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great privilege for me to inaugurate the Ninth Annual General Meeting of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE) and exchange ideas with eminent national and international economists, planners and scholars. It is a source of great satisfaction to note the contribution of PSDE to enhance knowledge in the area of economic development in Pakistan and abroad. Since its formal inception in 1983, the Society has grown in many ways-it has broadened its scope as well as gained in-depth, and has also attained the stature of a prestigious international forum, which provides an opportunity to outstanding scholars, policy-makers and economists to shed light on new ideas. The Society and its office bearers deserve our congratulations on conducting their affairs in such a competent and constructive manner.

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