Vaqar Ahmed

Dr Vaqar Ahmed is a distinguished economist and policy expert with a Ph.D. and extensive experience in both public and private sectors. Currently serving as the Team Lead for the Aawaz Programme at Oxford Policy Management, he has led significant initiatives for organizations like the World Bank, UNDP, and ADB. Dr Ahmed is also an advisory board member for The Economist and a Research Fellow with the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) Network.

His academic contributions are notable, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles and influential books, including Pakistan’s Agenda for Economic Reforms. He has held visiting faculty positions at prestigious institutions such as the University of Nottingham and Quaid-i-Azam University. His expertise has been recognized through awards like the 2015 Young Leaders Fellowship from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In government, Dr Ahmed has played key roles in the Ministry of Finance and the Planning Commission, shaping economic policy across various provinces in Pakistan. He actively participates in national task forces, focusing on public finance, tax reforms, and enhancing private sector competitiveness. His insights on economic issues are frequently featured in major media outlets, including the BBC and Bloomberg.