Will Pakistan's Youth be a Boom or Bust for its Democracy?

July 18, 2018 01:28:16
Will Pakistan's Youth be a Boom or Bust for its Democracy?
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Will Pakistan's Youth be a Boom or Bust for its Democracy?

Jul 18 2018 | 01:28:16

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Show Notes

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.

Speakers

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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