Pakistan's Craft Economy: Tradition, Innovation & Economic Potential | PIDE Seminar

Can Pakistan's centuries-old craft traditions become a powerful engine for economic growth, employment, and sustainable development? In this insightful PIDE Seminar, Mehr Husain, National Gender Expert, explores how Pakistan's craft economy can unlock new opportunities by connecting traditional craftsmanship with innovation, entrepreneurship, and modern markets. The discussion highlights the role of the craft sector in empowering local communities, preserving cultural heritage, promoting women's economic participation, and creating sustainable livelihoods while contributing to Pakistan's broader development agenda. The session was moderated by Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, Associate Professor, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). _____________________________________________ Speaker Mehr Husain National Gender Expert Moderator Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Associate Professor, PIDE _____________________________________________ Topics Covered • Pakistan's Craft Economy • Traditional Crafts & Innovation • Cultural Industries • Creative Economy • Women's Economic Empowerment • Sustainable Development • Entrepreneurship • Local Economic Development • Heritage Preservation • Policy Perspectives _____________________________________________ #CraftEconomy #PakistanEconomy #PIDE #CreativeEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #PIDEadmissions #Admissions2026 #MPhil #PhD #MS