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#37 Jennifer Anderson on the Economy in Pakistan and Holding the Government Accountable for Delivering on its Economic Promises.
#37 Jennifer Anderson on the Economy in Pakistan and Holding the Government Accountable for Delivering on its Economic Promises.
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
CIPE’s Program Officer for South Asia Jennifer Anderson talks about the economy in Pakistan and holding the government accountable for delivering on its economic promises. Anderson discusses the crucial link between successful implementation of economic reforms and citizen support for the civilian government and democracy. She shares the view expressed by some in Pakistan that “entrepreneurship is dead” and why a number of aspiring Pakistani businesspeople feel this way. Anderson also discusses the new registration process required for international and domestic NGOs to operate in the country. The show closes with Anderson sharing her story of how helping a friend cope with the tragedy of the Rwandan genocide changed her world view and got her started on her international development career.
Released:
Sep 27, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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