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Zara Salman

Zara Salman

  • Chief Executive Office
  • Consortium for Development Policy Research

Roles

Researchers

Zara Salman is the Chief Executive Officer of the Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR), a leading platform that connects research with public policy in Pakistan. She has extensive experience in economic policy, data analytics, and institutional reform, and is committed to fostering evidence-based decision-making. At CDPR, she leads initiatives that bridge the gap between academic research and policy implementation, with a focus on inclusive growth and institutional effectiveness. Zara holds an MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

All contributions

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A framework for productivity and export-led growth in Pakistan

Ijaz Nabi, Hina Shaikh, Zuhair Khan, Sajid Faiz Malik, Zara Salman, Emun Hafeez, Numair Liaqat, Faraz Hayat, Tim Dobermann, Usman Khan
Miscellaneous
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Discretion in a bureaucracy: Evidence from Pakistan

Shan Aman Rana, Usman Naeem, Zara Salman
Policy brief
Africa, Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam, View Of Stacked Steel Shipping Containers (Year 2009). Photo credit: Kypros / Timing via Getty Images.

Has GSP plus status improved Pakistan's garments exports?

Zara Salman
Blog