PIDE School of Policy, Development & Governance

An academic school at PIDE imparting cross-cutting knowledge on key development and public policy issues of Pakistan

[PIDE School of Policy, Development & Governance @DevelopmentStd]

Admissions 2025!
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[Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) @PIDEpk]

🎓 PIDE Admissions 2025 Are Now Open!
Turn Ideas into Impact – Shape Pakistan’s Future

Are you ready to build a career that influences policy, drives change, and solves real-world economic challenges? Join the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) — Pakistan’s premier public sector think tank and research institute — and become a part of the solution.

Since 1957, PIDE has been shaping minds, policies, and the future through rigorous research and evidence-based policymaking. Now, Admissions 2025are open for both PhD and MPhil programs. Whether you aim to enter government, academia, or global development institutions, PIDE equips you with the tools, training, and exposure you need to make a difference.

🎯 Why Choose PIDE?
Because you deserve more than just a degree — you deserve a launchpad for leadership.
✅ 95% employability within 6 months
🎯 Impactful careers in policy, research, and development
🏛️ Seat at the policy table – not just theory, but real influence
💸 Merit and need-based scholarships
💼 Work Study Program (WSP) – Earn PKR 80,000 stipend
🌐 International exchange programs for global exposure
📚 Best learning ecosystem – Includes seminars, webinars, and policy workshops
🔍 Hands-on exposure to applied research
🤝 Network with policymakers, economists, and development leaders
· 📊Build strong analytical and decision-making skills

📘 Programs Offered

At the PhD level, PIDE offers:
· Economics
· Econometrics (with a focus on Data and Decision-making)
· Development Studies
· Public Policy & Governance

At the MPhil level, students can pursue:
· Economics
· Econometrics
· Public Policy
· Development Studies
· Business Economics
· Economics and Finance

Each program is designed to build critical expertise in policy research, economic modeling, and real-time governance solutions.

📅 Key Dates to Remember
🗓️ Open-House Webinar: June 28, 2025 (Scan QR to register)
📥 Last Date to Apply: August 10, 2025

🖥️ How to Apply?
All applications must be submitted online.
Visit 👉 https://t.co/M0sXusJvYC for complete details and to start your journey.

🏆 PIDE is Ranked #1 on RePEc (Research Papers in Economics)

Join the institute trusted by scholars, policymakers, and global development institutions alike.

Ready to Impact Policy and Drive Change?
This is your moment. This is your place. This is PIDE.

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PIDE Seminar
"Resonance for Research: Getting Policy Attention for your Research"

What it takes empirical research to get recognised at a policy level?
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Date: July 29, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM PKT
Venue: A. R. Kemal Hall, PIDE.

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