Using ICT Infrastructure to Improve Governance in the Education Sector in Pakistan

ABSTRACT

Punjab, the most populous province in Pakistan, is leading the use of technology to address every day governance problems in multiple sectors, especially education. Relying on the ubiquitous ICT infrastructure in the province, citizen participation in public services has been increased drastically. This talk will highlight some of the leading technology innovations led by Punjab government - a view on governance in Pakistan not covered by the media. 

SPEAKER BIO

Inam is the director of the Technology for the People Initiative (TPI), which is a university-wide center at LUMS enabling multi-disciplinary faculty-led teams, students and individuals to explore technology interventions in partnerhsip with the public sector.  In the past, Inam has worked closely with the Punjab and Sindh government as an ICT consultant to promote governance reform using technology, such as using feedback to reduce corruption. He has led multiple initiatives that focus on leveraging technology to increase citizen engagement and government transparency. Inam is from Lahore and holds a bachelor's degree of science from LUMS.

This event is sponsored by the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law and the Center for South Asia.

 

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