PhD Econ from @TheNewSchool| Google Research Scholar 2021
Lahore, Pakistan
Joined May 2013
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Izza Aftab retweeted
📢 #RASTA CGP 5.0 CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS
》Economic Governance & Development
》Investment & Exports
》Food & Agriculture
》Healthcare Management & Services
pide.org.pk/rasta/cgp-5-0-ca…
👉Deadline: 15th Feb
How to Win Research Grants? by @regionomics youtube.com/watch?v=sPRePEsQ…
ALT https://pide.org.pk/rasta/cgp-5-0-call/
Another successful review comes to an end. The Award decisions have been communicated. Looking forward to new cutting edge research to be done! I'll be helping out three of the teams. Excited to learn from such motivated researchers! @RASTA_PIDE continues to be on point and grow! – at Brampton, Ontario
After rigorous review process and due deliberations (involving 573 double-blind reviews, 47 presentations, 08 consultative meetings, & 03 awards decision meetings), we are pleased to announce 17 CGP Awards for Round 4.0.
CONGRATULATIONS to all new RASTA Fellows!
@PIDEpk
ALT Complete document available at: https://pide.org.pk/rasta/wp-content/uploads/CGP_4_0_Award_Summary.pdf
Slowly and steadily, things are shaping up nicely. Very encouraged by all the proposals and the due process, which continues to evolve. With every presentation, as a member of RAC, I learned more! Local context is so important. Researchers are so cool! Kudos to @RASTA_PIDE ! – at Brampton, Ontario
My compliments to RASTA RAC. Great work real hard work. We are into round 4 of successfully completed projects. A real research network is being formed. We should all be proud. @betterpakistan @WBPakistanCD @UNDP_Pakistan @CTurnerFCDO
Izza Aftab retweeted
We are hiring, @intelligentML has two open RA positions. For one looking for #DeepLearning and vision enthusiast, for other looking for Remote Sensing, GIS, and related experience. Deadline is today. Plz. spread word facebook.com/photo?fbid=4425…
Very excited about this fourth round of @RASTA_PIDE 's CGP. Let's do this, shall we? So heartening to see the quality of work being proposed. In just the first couple of hours, we have seen proposals from #Balochistan #Islamabad & #KP ! Kudos to the researchers & Rasta team! – at Brampton, Ontario
@RASTA_PIDE CGP 4.0 Review Workshop has started.
16 Teams will present their research proposals today.
@PIDEpk @nadeemhaque @durre_nayab_ @Zahedasghar @izzaaftab
Izza Aftab retweeted
RASTA CGP 4.0 REVIEW WORKSHOP is happening on 19th-21st September 2022.
In this workshop, 47 research teams will defend their proposed research for funding from RASTA. The RAC will evaluate their proposals and decide the Awards.
#LocalResearch
#LocalSolutions
Izza Aftab retweeted
I was moved by the generosity of people affected by the Pakistan floods toward one another.
They have opened their homes & shared what they have.
This is an example of solidarity for all countries as the impacts of the climate crisis continue to impact the most vulnerable.
Izza Aftab retweeted
🎙️ On the #Daily podcast, @skynewsniall gets an on-the-ground account of the flood destruction in Pakistan from Sky’s @SaimaMohsin and discusses the huge rescue effort under way with @PiwiOphoff and @SaimaMohsin.
🎧 Listen 👉 podfollow.com/skynewsdaily
Had a productive conversation about #ClimateReparationsForPakistan
Talked about economists role in #ClimateAction ; started with explaining the difference between #economicgrowth & #development
Reiterated confidence in @sherryrehman she's the right person for the job! #Pakistan – at Punjab, Pakistan
گروتھ کا مطلب ترقی نہیں ہے اگر ایک اکانومی بڑھی رہی ہے تو اس کا مطلب ہرگز یہ نہیں ہے کہ اکانومی میں ترقی ہورہی ہے۔ ترقی کا تعلق آپ کی صحت، پڑھائی اور فیصلے کرنے کی صلاحیت سے تعلق رکھتی ہے اور گروتھ کا مطلب ہے آپ کے پاس پیسے زیادہ ہوں۔
@izzaaftab
Izza Aftab retweeted
🇵🇰 has suffered $18bn of economic losses from climate change in 10 years. With glaciers melting rapidly, extreme weather events are becoming more common. That is why climate change should be an urgent global issue, at the heart of our economic, security & foreign policies 5/8
Izza Aftab retweeted
Let's be clear: the Pakistani people did not do this to Pakistan –– we all did, and the high-emitting nations are most responsible.
Unless we end our species' addiction to fossil fuels, every country in the world will remain in the crosshairs of the climate breakdown.
A sigh of relief for #Pakistan This will get some much needed breathing room. I'm not a fan of IMF but resuming this program was the need of the hour & helps🇵🇰 avoid a 🇱🇰-esque situation. Now 🇵🇰 needs to see this prog through! @MiftahIsmail has been in an undesirable place!Kudos! – at Punjab, Pakistan
Alhamdolillah the IMF Board has approved the revival of our EFF program. We should now be getting the 7th & 8th tranche of $1.17 billion. I want to thank the Prime Minister @CMShehbaz for taking so many tough decisions and saving Pakistan from default. I congratulate the nation.
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The fight against #polio continues in #Pakistan even in the face of #FloodsInPakistan ! #ClimateEmergency – at Punjab, Pakistan
Footage of a polio worker in Punjab’s Lodhran braving the waves of the Sutlej River using a rope to administer drops to children gone viral winning the hearts of Netizens.
#etribune #news #Latest #FloodsInPakistan
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Izza Aftab retweeted
NSSR mourns the loss of Lance Taylor — Professor Emeritus of Economics, the former Arnhold Professor of International Cooperation and Development, and past @SCEPA_economics director — who died on August 15 at the age of 82.
Madhubala's years of misery comes to an end as she gets the required medical treatment! 3 more elephants will be treated in #Karachi
Thank you @fourpawsint !
Just thinking, who manages zoos in Pakistan? Public and private? – at Punjab, Pakistan
Madhubala, a 16-year-old elephant in Pakistan suffering for years from a dental infection and pain caused by a broken tusk, finally got relief after undergoing treatment while under unique standing sedation reut.rs/3pq6o5O
The news that actually matters! This is actual news! So exciting! #Pakistan finally making a system of #innovation & making high value products! Look at the range of uni involved! If this is #PakistanAt75 then there is yet hope!
E cars in 🇵🇰 coming in 2024
tribune.com.pk/story/2371155… – at Punjab, Pakistan
Izza Aftab retweeted
The basics for those who are confused and distracted by the spin.
1. What just happened?
The ECP said that PTI received prohibited funds from 34 non-nationals and 351 foreign companies.
They also hid and failed to declare 13 accounts.
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Wow! Things are shaping up nicely!
I love the fact that @RASTA_PIDE shared the reviewers' comments with the applicants & gave them enough time to incorporate. Levels the playing field. Should, hopefully, make for more sound proposals! So much learning! So exciting! – at Punjab, Pakistan
CGP 4.0 Updates
After thorough initial (double-blind) review of 187 applications, we have shortlisted 83 applications for the next round. So far 411 reviews were conducted (including 37 third reviews in case of conflicting recommendations).
@PIDEpk
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