Pakistan Institute of Development Economics
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| Motto | Spirit of Free Inquiry |
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| Type | Public, policy, Think tank |
| Established | 1957 |
| Chancellor | Minister Planning and Development |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Asad Zaman |
| Registrar | Dr. Safiruddin |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Green, White, Blue |
| Nickname | PIDE |
The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (popularly known as PIDE), is a post-graduate research institute, and a public policy think tank located in the vicinity of Islamabad, Pakistan.
Founded in 1957 by the Government of Pakistan, it is located in the university area of Quaid-e-Azam University but it has its own board of oversees. In 1964, it gained its influence on government and gained autonomous status the same year.Since its establishment, the PIDE is an influential voice in the formation of Pakistan's public policy concerning diverse issues. The institute has a long been a place of scholarship of high-profile and prominent individuals who previously held positions in government, including Benazir Bhutto, Mahbub-ul-Haq, Robert Mundell, Fazal-ur-Rahman, and Shahid Allam— all PIDE fellows.
Since the 1990s, its research is devoted to theoretical and empirical research in Development economics in general and on Pakistan-related economic issues in particular. In addition, the PIDE also grants post-graduate and doctoral studies programmes in various disciplines of social sciences since 2006.
PIDE Realised Early the importance of extending knowledge of economics in an appropriate academic environment. The PhD Programme in Economics is well-established. It is now introducing the MSc in Economics to provide advanced training in economic analysis. The programme offers a wide range of optional areas within the subject. They may study particular areas of economics in greater depth, from both a theoretical and an empirical perspective. The Department of Economics consists of senior faculty members. Several members of the Department also serve as advisers to various government agencies or multilateral/ bilateral organisations.
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