Pakistan’s Social Development Crisis: PSDP Explained | EP 9 | Pakistan and Counting | Junaid Iqbal

Does the PSDP effectively address our country’s most pressing needs? Is the allocation of funds under PSDP reaching the areas where they’re needed the most? And are political motivations skewing the distribution of resources? This is the ninth episode in a new series of videos I will be hosting, aimed at understanding Pakistan’s economic situation and how we got here. Join me as we take a deep dive into Pakistan’s development challenges and its economic potential. In this episode, we will explore the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), examining how the government allocates funds for infrastructure, education, and healthcare, and whether these investments are effectively addressing the nation’s needs.

00:00-00:32 Overview
00:33-01:13 Introduction
01:14-01:39 What is PSDP?
01:40-01:59 PSDP Spending Breakdown
02:00-02:36 Sources of PSDP Funding
02:37-03:52 Distribution of PSDP Funding
03:53-04:13 Tracking and Management Issues
04:14-04:45 Cost Overruns and Delays
04:46-05:15 IMF Insight
05:16- 6:07 Project Approval Process
06:08-06:51 Overlapping Responsibilities and Inefficiencies
06:52-08:00 Misalignment with National Priorities
08:00-08:40 Historical Context and Need for Strategic Planning
08:41-09:03 Comparison with India’s Reform
09:04-09:24 Conclusion
09:25-09:37 One last question

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