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Sixth International Conference on Applied Development Economics (15th – 17th August 2024)

The Center for Research in Economics and Business (CREB) and Innovation and Technology Center (ITC) at Lahore School of Economics collaborated with the International Growth Center Pakistan (IGC) and Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) to conduct its annual Applied Development Economics Conference.

🗓️15th August to 17th August, 2024

🕙  9:00 A.M 

The annual Applied Development Conference achieved several pivotal objectives:

(i) It served as a platform to showcase recent research findings with significant policy implications, particularly in fostering sustainable growth within developing regions.

(ii) The conference provided an opportunity for early career researchers to present their ongoing projects and receive constructive feedback, thereby fostering their professional development and growth.

(iii) Through vibrant discussions and idea exchanges, the conference facilitate the establishment of collaborative networks among researchers, laying the groundwork for potential partnerships that can mutually benefit participants.

The conference program featured Plenary talks and presentations from esteemed international and local researchers, with a keen focus on topics pertaining to economic development and sustainable growth in developing contexts such as Labor Markets, Health Education and Gender, Political Economy and Institutions, Firms, trade and Microfinance, Poverty and Climate Change.