Najam Publishes Book Chapter on “Pakistan’s Moment of Youth”
In a book chapter presenting his new research, Prof. Adil Najam argues that this is “Pakistan’s Moment of Youth” and the future of the country will be decided by “those who are between 15 and 29 today.”
Najam Keynote Explores Impacts of Technological Disruption
Professor Najam’s keynote challenged the participants to think of their “responsibility to society” when they “disrupt” arguing that if a technological and economic ecosystem is not made better by disruptive innovation, it’s just destruction.
Najam Keynotes 17th Youth Parliament Pakistan
Dean Najam highlights how the youth of Pakistan should harness its power, as they will be the deciding factor in all future elections until 2045, and the correlation between youth and human development.
Najam Discusses Youth in Pakistan and Drivers of Youth Empowerment
Dean Najam talks about the youth in Pakistan, their ambitions and dreams, their immense potential, and the human development challenges that keep holding them back.
Najam Interviewed on Engaging Youth to Build Stability
Dean Adil Najam discusses how engaging youth can help build stability and reduce violence.
Najam Presents Research at Marlborough House
Dean Adil Najam presented his research on human development and youth in Pakistan at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
Najam Writes OpEd on Pakistan’s Youth Moment
Dean Adil Najam believes that a “generational change is not on its way [in Pakistan]. It’s here. It’s set.
Najam’s Research Headlines NHDR Launch in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam was the lead author for the just-launched Pakistan National Human Development Report on Youth.
Najam OpEd on Youth in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam discusses the soon-to-be-released Pakistan National Human Development Report on Youth of which he is a lead author.
BtH: How Rwanda’s Youth Impacts Social Institutions
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the youth bulge in Rwanda and youth involvement in the country’s institutions.
Najam Discusses Pakistan’s Future Stability at USIP
Dean Adil Najam spoke at USIP in Washington, D.C., on “Key Elements for a Stable Pakistan.”
Najam in Express Tribune on Youth Empowerment in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam discusses how quality of education and schools in Pakistan will in turn drive quantity.
Dean Najam Speaks on International Youth Day
Adil Najam presented his research findings on youth in Pakistan during International Youth Day discussions.
Najam Interviewed on Youth Bulge in Pakistan
Dean Adil Najam discussed Pakistan’s demographic youth bulge challenges and opportunities.
Najam in Express Tribune: Pakistan’s School Enrollment
Dean Adil Najam says Pakistan has the second youngest population in the region.
Najam at YDI Policy Experts Meeting
Dean Adil Najam presents at experts meeting on developing a global youth development index.
Najam Speaks at Launch of UN Report
Dean Adil Najam invited to be the featured speaker at the Pakistan launch of the United Nations’ 2015 Human Development Report (HDR).
VIDEO: Conference Examines Youth in Muslim World
A major international academic conference held at the Pardee School April 8 – 9 examined the lives of youth in the Muslim world.
Pardee School to Host Conference on Muslim Youth
A major 2-day conference on Youth in the Contemporary Muslim World will be held at the Boston Univeristy Pardee School of Global Studies on April 8-9, 2015.
Asef Bayat Lecture on Muslim Youth Conference
The Pardee School is proud to present a major international academic research conference, “Youth in the Contemporary Muslim World.”