Youth Bulge, Public Policy, and Prospects for Peace in Pakistan (Session IV)

Date: October 10, 2012

Youth Bulge, Public Policy, and Prospects for Peace in Pakistan

Session IV: Role of Education in Achieving Peace in Pakistan

The School of Public Policy at George Mason University (GMU) and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) jointly organized a one-day conference that focused on the Pakistani youth, public policy options, and the prospects for peace in the long run.

The conference featured a group of leading experts, including young Pakistanis and Pakistani-Americans who discussed the role of Pakistani youth in national development, the role of education in youth development, outlook of young Pakistani Americans towards Pakistan, and how all of these factors can contribute to peace.

More details: http://www.usip.org/events/youth-bulg...

Speakers:

Dr. Peter Stearns, (Moderator)
Provost, George Mason University

Dr. M. Nizamuddin
Vice Chancellor, University of Gujrat, Pakistan
Discussion: New Initiatives to Enroll Youth in Colleges in Pakistan

Dr. Jack Goldstone
Professor, School of Public Policy, George Mason University
Discussion: Education as a Route to Prosperity and Peace in Pakistan

Mr. Moeed Yusuf
South Asia Adviser, U.S. Institute of Peace
Discussion: Education in Pakistan: Letting Down the Youth?