Seventh International Conference on Applied Development Economics

The Center for Research in Economics and Business (CREB) and the Innovation and Technology Center (ITC) at the Lahore School of Economics are pleased to announce the upcoming Annual Applied Development Economics Conference 2025, hosted in collaboration with the International Growth Centre Pakistan (IGC) and the Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR). This flagship annual conference provides a vibrant platform to:

• Showcase innovative research with strong policy relevance, particularly for sustainable growth in developing economies.
• Support early-career researchers through feedback, mentorship, and presentation opportunities.
• Foster academic exchange and build networks among researchers, policymakers, and institutions committed to development.

The 2025 conference will feature keynote plenary talks by distinguished economists:

1. Dr. Christine Valente (University of Bristol)
2. Dr. Zaki Wahhaj (King’s College London)
3. Dr. Raymond Robertson (Texas A&M University)
4. Dr. Azam Chaudhry (Lahore School of Economics)

This year’s sessions will explore a wide range of critical themes, including:

• Health, Gender and Intergenerational Mobility
• Gender, Work and Information Frictions
• Adaptive Strategies for Climate Resilience
• Trade Frictions and Industrial Policy
• Jobs in Motion: Digital Interventions and Labour Market Adjustments
• Poverty Alleviation through Policy and Investment
• Graduate Student Session: Research on Gender and Health
• Human Capital Formation in Violence and Vulnerability
• Expanding Educational Frontiers through Science and Civic Participation

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We look forward to welcoming researchers, policymakers, and development professionals for three days of insightful presentations, rigorous discussion, and collaborative exchange at this landmark event.