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At a time when inclusive growth, decent work, and women’s economic participation are central to policy debate, our research brief highlights persistent gaps in women’s representation in management and wages and calls for evidence-based reform. @ibakhiofficial @UN_Women

Strengthening Research Capacity Through Inclusive Practices IBA hosted a training session on creating safe, inclusive, and enabling research environments under an ongoing project led by Dr. Lubna Naz, in collaboration with the University of Derby and supported by the British Council. The session explored ways academic institutions can foster equitable research spaces by strengthening transparency, participation, and inclusive practices. The initiative also included one-to-one mentoring sessions for selected participants on research ethics, grant proposal development, and academic publishing to support the growth of early-career researchers and scholars, organized by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER). #IBAKarachi #CBER #ResearchCapacity #InclusiveResearch #HigherEducation #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

Strengthening Research Capacity for Safe and Inclusive Campuses IBA invites you to a collaborative session on “Strengthening Research Capacity for Safe and Inclusive Campuses: Advancing Gender Equality through a UK–Pakistan Partnership” in collaboration with the University of Derby and the British Council. The session will bring together academic experts and researchers to discuss inclusive campus environments, gender equality, and research-driven approaches to institutional development. The discussion will feature moderators and trainers from IBA and the University of Derby, organized by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER). #IBAKarachi #CBER #BritishCouncil #UniversityOfDerby #GenderEquality #Research #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

Exploring the Politics and Practice of Poverty Measurement IBA hosted a seminar titled “Global Benchmarks, Local Choices: The Politics and Practice of Poverty Numbers” featuring Christina Wieser, Senior Economist at the World Bank. The session explored how poverty numbers are measured, interpreted, and communicated in policy discussions, highlighting the broader implications of poverty data on governance, public accountability, and social protection policies. The seminar fostered meaningful discussions among students and faculty on the role of poverty measurement in shaping development priorities and policy design, organized by the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER). #IBAKarachi #CBER #PovertyMeasurement #PublicPolicy #Worldbank #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

Understanding Regional Conflict and Global Consequences IBA conducted a panel discussion on “War in the Middle East: Regional and Global Fallouts,” providing a platform for critical dialogue on the far-reaching implications of ongoing conflicts. The session featured Prof. Dr. Yaqoob Khan Bangash, Dean, School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS), and Prof. Dr. Farhan Siddiqui, moderated by Dr. Sajjad Ahmad, Assistant Professor, SESS. The discussion examined shifting geopolitical dynamics, humanitarian challenges, and their impact on global stability. Watch the Full Video on YouTube: youtu.be/AUPYADrNKgk #IBAKarachi #SESS #Geopolitics #GlobalDialogue #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

Celebrating World Book & Copyright Day at IBA IBA invites students, faculty, and book enthusiasts to celebrate World Book & Copyright Day 2026 at the Mian Abdullah Library. The celebration features a vibrant Book Fair, an author talk with Dr. Pippa Virdee in conversation with Dr. Yaqoob Khan Bangash, and a Canvas Painting Workshop designed to inspire creativity and dialogue. Join us for a day dedicated to books, ideas, and artistic expression, organized by the IBA Library. #IBAKarachi #WorldBookDay #CopyrightDay #IBALibrary #BookFair #AuthorTalk #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

A policy brief " Protecting Karachi’s Coastline: Balancing Recreation, Nature and Development in Karachi" by our research associate highlights weak governance along Karachi’s coastline, and calls for a more coordinated, evidence-based policy response.

IBA-CBER is featured in the regional press. @ibakhiofficial International Webinar Highlights Role of Women in Research and Policy Across the Global South biznesspost.com/2026/03/7688

IBA-CBER is pleased to share the regional collaboration on gender equality in research and policy. Join our webinar tomorrow at 12:15 PM (PST) on Women in Research and Policy in the Global South. Register now and be part of the conversation. @ibakhiofficial @BangashYK

Empowering women. Inspiring generations. This International Women’s Day, the voices of women at the IBA reflect the values that shape our community compassion, innovation, integrity, and academic freedom. Their journeys remind us that when women lead with purpose, they inspire progress for all. IBA continues to empower voices that shape knowledge, leadership, and the future. #IBAKarachi #InternationalWomensDay #ItHappensWithUs #GivetoGain #WomenOfIBA #Leadership #Excellence #Impact

CBER is pleased to share a powerful article in DAWN by our Research Fellow Dr Sahar Arshad. Article highlights the critical gap between climate policy commitments and implementation in Pakistan moving from paper to action is now imperative. 🔗 dawn.com/news/1975201

Advancing Climate Action Through Local Governance IBA hosted a session on Climate Finance as part of Climate Week Karachi. The discussion brought together Khurram Shehzad (Advisor to the Finance Minister), Khalid Waleed (SDPI), Kashif Ali (Transparency International Pakistan), Zubair Channa (Secretary Environment, Sindh), Ali Tauqeer Sheikh (Climate Finance Expert), and Naveed Bhutto (Maternal & Child Nutrition Expert, Sindh), emphasizing that local governments are central to effective climate action and resilience building, organized by the Centre for Business and Economic Research (CBER) and Transparency International Pakistan, with support from the Climate Action Center. #IBAKarachi #SESS #ClimateWeekKarachi #TransparencyInternationalPakistan #ClimateFinance #LocalGovernance #Sustainability #PolicyDialogue #Impact

CBER @ibakhiofficial convened a policy dialogue on Jan 31, 2026, on decentralizing climate action and strengthening local governments’ role in climate finance. Key insights received wide media coverage. mettisglobal.news/Pakistan-must-… thenews.pk/print/1396513-… leadpakistan.com.pk/news/experts-u…

Testimonials from the CBER-IBA Conference 2025, Distinguished speakers share their experience about the conference and IBA Karachi, @ibakhiofficial #IdeasMeetImpact #CBERCON25

#CBERCON25, Day2, technical session on "Technology for Human Development" was chaired by Dr. Saqib Sharif from the IBA Business School, and Dr. Aamir Jahan, a seasoned researcher and faculty @sess_iba provided invaluable technical feedback on papers. #interschoolcollaboration

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