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A Tale of Two Punjabs and CPEC

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  • Sana Ajmal

    (International Islamic University, Islamabad.)

  • Lubna Hasan

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad)

  • Iftikhar Ahmad

    (Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad)

Abstract

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a multi-dimensional development project that offers a unique opportunity to Pakistan for equitable and sustainable development. This study investigates the potential of selected districts of Punjab alongside CPEC routes, based on six social and economic indicators to assess whether these districts are on an equal footing to capitalize upon such a mega-investment project. Results indicate wide disparities between the selected districts in terms of infrastructure and human capital, which are not captured by conventional indices of development. While developed districts can provide the necessary kick-start to CPEC. For the second phase of CPEC, the Punjab government must devise tailormade policies to suit the resource endowments of less developed districts.

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  • Sana Ajmal & Lubna Hasan & Iftikhar Ahmad, 2020. "A Tale of Two Punjabs and CPEC," PIDE-Working Papers 2020:21, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:pid:wpaper:2020:21
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    • I38 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Government Programs; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • R10 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - General

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