A brief Discussion b/n IFA and UNDP representatives has held Institute of Foreign Affairs, Executive Director (IFA) H.E Mr. Jafar Bedru along with research teams warmly welcomes H.E Ali Zafar, UNDP economic advisor, and his team on August, 01,2024 at the Institute.In their discussion, H.E Jafar Bedru explained the main activities of the institution and highlighted the importance of promoting diplomatic relations and fostering international cooperation. Additionally, he disclosed that exploring such a potential areas of collaboration between the IFA and UNDP will support economic development initiatives of the country through an evidence-based research outputs.
The discussion basically focused on to understanding the interest of UNDP on the draft project proposal of the upcoming research projects on BRICS and AFCFTA.
On the course of the consultative meeting, experts from the UNDP raised some questions and comments to be included on the draft concept for the betterment of the project proposal.
Lastly, the discussion concluded with the view of a very promising progress and expectations that the research out puts from the two concept papers would be quite fundamental and become a significant addition for policy makers and stakeholders.