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Saeed Ahmed

Saeed Ahmed

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Economy on a cliff edge

Economy on a cliff edge

Our economic challenges are rooted in poor governance and declining institutional quality.

25.04.2026 100

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Saeed Ahmed

Quest for economic sovereignty

International aid erodes sovereignty because donors pursue their own agendas.

26.09.2025 80

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Saeed Ahmed

Flawed monetary policy

Monetary policy must navigate a world shaped by a multiplicity of shocks.

03.09.2025 80

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Saeed Ahmed

Token feminism in development

The broader problem is a development culture that rewards symbolism over substance.

22.08.2025 80

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Poverty by design

The government must focus on improving development outcomes in the districts that have the lowest development indicators.

01.08.2025 100

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After USAID

The demise of USAID could present developing nations with an opportunity to reduce aid dependency.

05.05.2025 100

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Saeed Ahmed