Launch of The World Bank Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) for Pakistan.
From Swimming in Sand to High and Sustainable Growth.
This report examines Pakistan's performance in three interrelated dimensions: productivity, investment, and female labour force participation. It looks at how distortions have affected performance in these areas and lays out a sequenced roadmap for reforms to jump into a path of higher and sustained economic growth.
Moderated by Matthew Verghis and Najy Benhassine.
2:21 - Opening Remarks by Matthew Verghis
8:21 - Presentation by Gonzalo Varela
43:58 - Panel Discussion: Accelerating Productivity and Investment
1:13:28 - Q&A
2:00:06 - Power to Her Video Presentation
2:06:59 - Panel Discussion: Unleashing the Talent of Pakistani Women
3:07:36 - Q&A
