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RASTA: PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive #Research #Grants (Bridging Research-Policy Gap in #Pakistan)

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The 6th #RASTA–#PIDE Conference 2026 begins with its Inaugural Session on evidence-based policymaking & research-driven development in Pakistan 🇵🇰

🗓️ 15 May 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💻 Online

Featuring policymakers, academics & development experts.
🔗https://t.co/SQDkhPwxq0

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𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 - 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (Teaser 2)

Teaser 2 of Citypedia presents a glimpse into the depth, scale, and diversity of Pakistan’s cities through data, evidence, and analysis.

From demography, housing, transport, governance, and public services to labour markets, trade, environment, land use, urban sprawl, real estate, safety, education, healthcare, climate, and quality of life — Citypedia brings together more than 370 indicators across 38 thematic areas for 20 cities of Pakistan.

Built under @RASTA_PIDE, Citypedia is Pakistan’s first comprehensive city knowledge platform designed to help policymakers, researchers, planners, investors, students, and citizens better understand how cities function, grow, and evolve.

This teaser highlights the themes, indicators, maps, and insights that make Citypedia a first-of-its-kind initiative in Pakistan. Full reports and the interactive dashboard are coming soon, InshaAllah.

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @GovtofPakistan, @PakPMO, @CDAthecapital, @UrbanUnitGop, @PBSofficialpak, @FaheemJehangir, @Fizzscreams

#Citypedia #PIDE #RASTA #UrbanPakistan #Cities #EvidenceBasedPolicy #DataForDevelopment #URAANPakistan #Pakistan

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𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 - 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (Teaser 1)

Today, we are releasing the first teaser video of Citypedia — a major initiative by @RASTA_PIDE aimed at documenting, analysing, and understanding Pakistani cities like never before.

Using 370+ indicators organised under 38 thematic areas, Citypedia has developed 360° profiles of 20 cities across Pakistan. It brings together data, evidence, visuals, maps, and narratives to help policymakers, researchers, investors, students, and citizens better understand how our cities function, grow, and evolve.

This is not just a publication project. It is an effort to build Pakistan’s first comprehensive city knowledge platform.

The full reports and online Citypedia dashboard are now in the final designing phase and will be released soon, InshaAllah. Meanwhile, watch the Teaser 1 of Citypedia that offers a glimpse into its scale, scope, and coverage.

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PakPMO, @PlanComPakistan, @FaheemJehangir, @CDAthecapital, @UrbanUnitGop, @PBSofficialpak @Fizzscreams

#Citypedia #PIDE #RASTA #UrbanPakistan #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Cities #Pakistan

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Day 3 of the 6th #RASTAPIDE Conference features sessions on Governance, Political Economy, Domestic Commerce, Poverty & Citypedia. Experts discuss reforms, urban challenges & Pakistan’s development priorities.
Details: https://t.co/6FCJdyL1I3

Zoom link: https://t.co/IUW3Br0AQI

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Day 2 of 6th #RASTA_PIDE Conference continues with discussions on climate adaptation, health, education & economic resilience in Pakistan. Sessions cover smog, youth, tax behavior, inclusion, education reform & climate risks.
Zoom: https://t.co/74chhcMfK3
#ClimateChange #Pakistan

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Starting today: the 6th #RASTAPIDE Conference (virtual)! Researchers, policymakers & practitioners unite to discuss Pakistan’s development priorities, policy evaluations, human capital & social outcomes.

Join us: https://t.co/IUW3Br18Gg
Details: https://t.co/6FCJdyLzxB

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📢 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀–𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Session V: Governance, Institutions & Political Economy
Discussant: Atta Ullah Shah (VC, KIU Gilgit)

📅 17 May 2026 | 🕒 3–5 PM | Mode: Virtual

🌐 https://t.co/6FCJdyLzxB

#RASTA #PIDE #RASTAPIDE2026

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📢 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀–𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Session IV: Climate Risks & Economic Resilience

Discussant: Nasir Javed (Former CEO, The Urban Unit Punjab)

📅 16 May 2026 | 🕖 7–9 PM | Mode: Virtual
🌐 https://t.co/6FCJdyL1I3
#RASTA #PIDE #RASTAPIDE2026

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📢 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀–𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Session III: Health, Climate Adaptation & Vulnerability

Discussant: Noreen Mujahid (AERC, University of Karachi)

📅 16 May 2026 | 🕒 3–5 PM | Mode: Virtual

🌐 https://t.co/6FCJdyLzxB
#RASTA #PIDE #RASTAPIDE2026

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📢 Session II | 6th #RASTA–#PIDE Conference 2026 🇵🇰
Exploring education, employability, inclusivity & social development through evidence-based research.

Discussant: Hafeez A. Jamali
🗓️ 15–17 May 2026
Mode: Virtual

🔗 https://t.co/6FCJdyLzxB

#RASTAPIDE2026

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📢 Session I: Policy & Programme Evaluations | 6th #RASTA–#PIDE Conference 2026 🇵🇰
Discussing evidence-based research on governance, healthcare, climate & economic development.

Discussant: Zafar Ul Hasan
🗓️ 15–17 May 2026
Mode:Virtual

🔗 https://t.co/6FCJdyLzxB
#RASTAPIDE2026

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📢 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀-𝐏𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

@RASTA_PIDE is pleased to announce the 6th RASTA-PIDE Conference 2026, scheduled to be held 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 from 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

The three-day conference will bring together leading researchers, policymakers, academics, and development practitioners to discuss evidence-based policy solutions for Pakistan’s key economic and social challenges.

The Conference will include thematic sessions on:

▫ Policy & Programme Evaluations
▫ Human Capital & Social Outcomes
▫ Climate Risks & Economic Resilience
▫ Governance & Political Economy
▫ Urban Governance & Social Protection
▫ Investment, Commerce & Economic Reform

The program includes: 𝟑𝟎 completed research projects funded under RASTA CGP 7.0, and 𝟎𝟒 DDR research projects.

This unique virtual event will bring together distinguished speakers, practitioners, policymakers, academic community, and scholars from across Pakistan and abroad.

📅 Dates: 𝟏𝟓–𝟏𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
💻 Mode: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
🔗 Zoom Meeting ID: 825 1833 1615
🔐 Passcode: 988095

🌐 Details: https://t.co/2Me2NeirLX

Join us as we strengthen the role of research in shaping effective public policy and sustainable development in Pakistan.

@nadeemjavaid75, @betterpakistan, @PlanComPakistan, @FaheemJehangir

#RASTA2026 #PIDE #PolicyResearch #PakistanDevelopment #PublicPolicy #Research #ClimateResilience #EconomicReform #InclusiveDevelopment

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We appreciate the effort and rigor demonstrated by all applicants and extend our congratulations to the shortlisted teams as they advance to this final stage.

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𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐂𝐆𝐏 𝟖.𝟎: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟐 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of Stage 2 (Double-Blind Review). 168 proposals have been recommended for Stage 3 Review Workshop.

@betterpakistan @PlanComPakistan @PIDEpk
@FaheemJehangir #RASTA #CGP8

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The process will conclude with an Award Decision Meeting, where the final funding decisions will be made.