With over 44 percent of new voters between the ages of 18 and 35, Pakistan’s youth will play an important role in the upcoming elections and influence the future of the country’s democracy. To harness the power of Pakistan’s youth, a recent UNDP Human Development Report argues for a national focus on youth empowerment through education, employment, and meaningful engagement. Failing to do so could lead to youth anger and dissent, spelling disaster for the future of Pakistan.
Sahar Khan
Visiting Research Fellow, CATO Institute
Dr. Adil Najam
Dean, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University and
Author, UNDP Pakistan National Human Development Report
Pir Zubair Shah
Freelance Journalist
Jumaina Siddiqui, Moderator
Senior Program Officer, Asia Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/will-pakistans-youth-be-boom-or-bust-its-democracy
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