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Untitled Document
Could Pakistan's Private Sector Promote Stability and Peace?
June 3, 2010, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Location:
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd floor
1200 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
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Despite notable developments in governance and internal
security in recent months, Pakistan still struggles to consolidate political
gains, address a deepening insurgency and improve socio-economic prospects for
its citizens. Domestic and international
efforts mainly focus on the first two challenges, with relatively scant
attention paid to strategies for lasting and equitable economic development.
Economic growth could transform communities,
bolster human security and contribute to state building by reestablishing the
social contract. A viable and
competitive private sector is central to success in this regard.
Over the past couple of years foreign direct investment to
Pakistan has lagged. Weak performance in the World Bank's Doing Business
ranking reveals the fragility of institutions, lax regulatory enforcement, and
an
overall policy framework that is not very business-friendly. This panel will
analyze these issues and
examine creative strategies to empower the private sector, sustain broad-based
economic progress and promote peace in Pakistan. Panelists will consider
questions like: Is it realistic to discuss business
development before security could be guaranteed in and around Pakistan? Is
Pakistan's public sector crowding out
private enterprise? How strong are the
links between Pakistan's informal sector and conflict economy? What role can
the United States play in
supporting positive economic development outcomes in Pakistan?
This event will feature the following speakers:
Moin M. Fudda
Country Director for Pakistan, Center for International Private Enterprise
Shuja Nawaz
Director, South Asia Center, Atlantic Council
Esperanza Gomez Jelalian
Executive Director, U.S.-Pakistan Business Council
Director, South Asia, Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Gilpin, Moderator
U.S. Institute of Peace
Inquiries
Please contact Michelle Swearingen at mswearin...@usip.org with any general
questions about this event.
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