Innovation Digest for Pakistan
Impact stories, useful information, country data and more
Plastic-Eating Fungus Found At A Landfill Site In Pakistan
Researchers have identified a fungus that can break down plastics. The species could be a useful tool as we attempt to reduce the impact of waste material on the environment. Read More
Development 4.0: Accelerating progress towards SDGs in Asia Pacific
A report published by UNDP (October 2018) examines the likely impact that innovations such as artificial intelligence, automation and bio-technology will have on the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia-Pacific countries. Read More
Increasing Agricultural Productivity Through Innovation
The Satpara Development Project is increasing efficient use of on-farm water, productivity of high value horticulture and dairy products as well as the processing and marketing capacity of farmers in the region. Read More
Agricultural Innovation Programme for Pakistan
Agricultural Innovation Programme (AIP) for Pakistan is the product of a consultative process led by the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) in its capacity as the leading national facilitating and convening authority for science and innovation in agricultural development. Read More
First Education Innovation Forum Launched
ILM (education) Ideas 2, a programme funded by the UK Department for International Development, organised a first-of-its-kind Education Innovation Forum to introduce the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) community to a range of exciting education innovations making a difference for the children and the young people in Pakistan. Read More
Trial to Increase Immunisation Rates
Prior research suggests that small incentives for parents can increase full immunisation rates six-fold. Interactive Research and Development will seek to find the most cost-effective policy for delivering such small ‘nudges’ by testing the effectiveness of different amounts and pay-out mechanisms. Read More