Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)

Mr. Saleem Ullah (Deputy Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), SBP has joined us on the High-Level Evening Plenary titled "Towards Economic Empowerment: Women's Financial Inclusion in Pakistan in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation via Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and the European Union. He talks about the “Banking on Equality" policy that seeks to close gender gaps in financial services, enhancing liquidity and inclusion for women. It highlights the need for collaboration to support low-income clients within this ecosystem. #SDC2024 #SIE2024 #FinancialInclusion #Empowerment

Ms. Roshaneh Zafar & Managing Director, Kashf Foundation has joined us on the High-Level Evening Plenary titled "Towards Economic Empowerment: Women's Financial Inclusion in Pakistan in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation via Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and the European Union. She said that Financial products & digital services need to go beyond mere access; for substantial impact, they must integrate affordability, ecosystem support, and decision-making power for women within households. This involves business planning with women, tailored financial products, and ensuring investment in household businesses. #SDC2024 #SIE2024 #FinancialInclusion #Empowerment

🌍 Join us tomorrow at 12:30 PM PST at the Pak-China Friendship Centre for an engaging debate on "Transforming Food Systems to Manage the Impacts of Climate Change in Pakistan" This session will delve into the need to review and revise Pakistan’s food security policy, aligning it with the 2021 Food System Summit recommendations to ensure affordable, nutritious diets are available year-round. The conversation will highlight the challenges hindering effective implementation of food security policies at both national and sub-national levels and discuss strategies to overcome these barriers, including robust financial and business frameworks. Additionally, we will explore how stakeholders can strengthen advocacy efforts to build resilient food systems capable of tackling climate-related challenges and securing Pakistan’s food future. We will be joined by Mr Eric Kenefick (World Food Programme), Ms Alessia De Caterina (WFP), Ms Florence Rolle (FAO), Mr. Arjan de Haan (International Development Research Centre (IDRC)), Dr Akmal Siddiq (Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Government of Pakistan), Professor Dr. Tariq Mukhtar (Arid Agriculture University), Mr Aftab Alam Khan (Resilient Future International), Mr Tallal Hakeem (Corteva Agriscience) and Mr Muhammad Osama (Namal University) Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from global and national experts and contribute to the conversation and share ideas on creating transformative food systems.

Societal Cohesion: Promoting Tolerance and Peace for Inclusive Development” Some interventions by Mr Farhatullah Babar (Former Senator) Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri Sajid Amin Javed, Ph.D. #SDC2024 #SIE2024

Join us for the Plenary by PepsiCo Pakistan titled Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: Innovations, Collaborations & Community Impact. ⏰️5:30pm - 7:00pm PKT 📍main Auditorium

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: Innovations, Collaborations ... Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: Innovations, Collaborations and Community Impact

Member Fianance Pakistan Climate Change Authority (PCCA) has joined us on the session at #27SDC on the Pre #COP29 session role of Private sector in Climate action. Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) OICCI (Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry) He highlights that the taxonomy, blended finance and women led businesses are significant in the role of climate action.

High Level Policy Dialogue; “Beyond the Bottom Line: Co-Creating Philanthropic Impact” ⏰️12:30 - 02:00 pm PKT 📍Hall 205, 1st Floor, Pak China Friendship Center #SIE2024 #SDC2024

‪“Building Resilient Health Systems in the wake of Climate Crisis in South Asia”‬ ‪Remarks by Dr Meghnath (Environmental Specialist)‬ ‪Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri Sajid Amin Javed, Ph.D. ‬Khansa Naeem ‪#SDC2024 #SIE2024‬

Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable Agriculture Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable Agriculture