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Let's Talk DevelopmentAuthor: Consortium for Development Policy Research
The Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) and the International Growth Centre (IGC) are excited to launch their podcast series Lets Talk Development.This is a podcast about understanding Pakistans crucial economic and development problems. We engage experts in exploring critical development issues and trends in Pakistan. New episodes come out every two weeks.The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of CDPR or any of its affiliates. Language: en Genres: Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Knowledge Deficit: Rethinking Progress with Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy
Episode 9
Sunday, 22 February, 2026
In this episode Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy joins Dr. Ijaz Nabi to explore the roots of Pakistan’s current economic and social challenges. Moving beyond fiscal policy, Dr. Pervez argues that the real barriers to progress lie in our culture, education system and collective mindset as a society. He draws comparisons with India, Bangladesh and China to highlight how societies that value science, hard work and equality have managed to transform their future, while Pakistan remains trapped in cycles of poor governance, weak education and misplaced priorities. From the collapse of higher education to the lack of work ethic and scientific curiosity, the conversation assesses what it would take to realign Pakistan’s path toward meaningful development. At its heart lies a simple but urgent question: can a nation rise without investing in knowledge, truth and learning?
