URAAN Summer Scholars Program Key Areas of Work

Exports

Exports

  • Conduct research to develop export clusters for MSMEs
  • Assist in drafting strategic recommendations to diversify products
  • Explore IP regulations to attract EU and promote innovation

Outcome

Strategic diversification plan outlining new markets & value-chain enhancements

E-Pakistan

E-Pakistan

  • Map the digital divide for enhanced digital literacy
  • Research in-demand freelancing skills for AI programs
  • Analyze software technology parks (STPs) potential

Outcome

Digital transformation roadmap for e-service improvements

Environment

Environment & Climate Change

Food and Water Security
  • Research sustainable agricultural practices
  • Assess local food and water security challenges
  • Evaluate hurdles for industrial emission control

Outcome

Key objectives and interventions for sustainable practices

Energy

Energy & Infrastructure

  • Work on Integrated Energy Planning and Energy Efficiency Conservation through building codes
  • Work on Smart Grid Architecture and Low-Cost Housing Solutions in Pakistan
  • Develop turnaround plan for DISCOS

Outcome

Report with potential interventions and feasibility analysis

Equity

Equity, Ethics, and Empowerment

  • Recommendations to upgrade school curriculum
  • Establish industry-academia links for HEIs development
  • Work on frameworks to address regional inequalities
  • Social Outcomes-Based budgeting model through inter-provincial and intra-provincial coordination

Outcome

Models for improving equitable access to services