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Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2012

Conference Name

Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference

Conference Location

Los Angeles

Conference Dates

2012-05-01

Keywords

Civil society, Pakistan governance, Economic reform

Abstract / Description

The mere mention of Pakistan conjures up headlines about terrorist attacks, militant groups and airstrikes. But beneath the turmoil lies a country with enormous assets, from vast natural resources to an enviable location that should facilitate trade with both India and China. Yet democracy is struggling to take root, and the economy is stunted due to limited bank lending and perpetual power shortages. The military remains Pakistan's dominant institution, often dictating foreign policy, protecting business interests and intimidating the press from behind the scenes. Can civil society begin to take the lead in building a more equitable and prosperous society? What kind of government, fiscal, regulatory and societal reforms need to happen first? How can foreign governments and multilateral organizations help with institution building?

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Panel titled "Pakistan: Can Civil Society Create a Stable, Prosperous Future?" held at the Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference, Los Angeles, on May 1, 2012, featuring Ishrat Husain, Dean and Director of the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, alongside Tahir Andrabi, Ahsan Jamil, and Frederic Sicre, moderated by James Glassman. IH0174

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