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Dr. Aneel SALMAN

Contact no 0092-333-447-9986

E-mail: aneelsalman@yahoo.com

SKILL SET Planning and vision building, research, economic analysis, capacity building/training and policy

analysis.

Qualifications include economics (behavioral, climate change, energy and development), Strategy

and Leadership, institutional governance, blue and green diplomacy, international trade and public

policy.

Recipient of NCCR Postdoctoral fellowship (Switzerland), Fulbright & HASS scholarship (USA)

and Presidential Talent Scholarship (Pakistan).

Other areas of expertise include proposal development, project monitoring and evaluation, as well

as project report writing.

ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE

In-charge Business Management (MBA) Program, Department of

Management Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information

Technology(CIIT), Islamabad (May 2015- to date) Responsibilities: Development of innovative and diverse business management (MBA) programs/

streams. Lead the implementation of policy on MBA program within the faculty and deal with

associated casework. Advise on postgraduate admission procedures and help students to access

appropriate funding opportunities. Guide decisions relating to postgraduate student progress and

monitor student progress at faculty level. Advise staff with postgraduate student roles within the

faculty and liaise with quality assurance teams and support implementation of their

recommendations relating to MBA Program.

Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS

Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad (December 2013- to date) Responsibilities: Core Member and Resource Person for COMSATS Center for Executive

Development (CCED) creating generic and specialized training modules and conducting specialized

corporate leadership and management workshops. Fundraising and Conference Co-Chair for the

Annual South Asian International Conference (SAICON). Lead organizer and trainer of Pakistan’s

first impACT 2015-CIIT and CIMA Business Awards. Teaching, mentoring, research and thesis

supervision. Major courses taught: Economics of Strategy, Globalization and Political Economy,

Emerging issues in Leadership and motivation, Macroeconomics, Operations Management,

Advance Managerial Economics. Courses taught at Virtual Campus COMSATS are Natural

Resource Management and Operations Strategy.

Course Director, Foreign Services Academy (FSA), Ministry of Foreign

Affairs (MoFA), Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan (December 2010-to date)

Responsibilities: Teach Pakistani and foreign diplomats (every year there are two programs for mid-

level and senior level foreign diplomats who are familiarized and acquainted with the formulation

of policy on economic and trade diplomacy), International Economics and Pakistan Foreign Trade.

Train new recruits of Pakistan Civil Service under Specialized Training Program. Evaluation of

presentations/book reviews, and setting Final Passing Out (FPO) paper and its grading.

Adjunct Faculty, Government and Public Policy Department, Faculty of

Contemporary Sciences, National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, Pakistan

(January 2012-to date)

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Responsibilities: Teaching Program Evaluation and Advance Program Evaluation to PhD and MPhil

classes. The course is practical in nature taught through interactive lectures, case studies and

assignments. It familiarizes students with the theory of evaluation via assessing program theory,

development of plans for various kinds of public and private sector program evaluations, measuring

and monitoring program outcomes and randomized designs for impact assessment. Also looks at the

role of evaluators, donors, program staff, and stakeholders in planning and , implementation.

Supervising thesis research of MPhil students (to date 3 students have successfully completed their

theses).

Course Instructor, Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development (PITAD),

Ministry of Commerce and Trade (Mo C&T), Government of Pakistan, Islamabad,

Pakistan (December 2014- to date)

Responsibilities: Teaching modules on International Economics, Pakistan Foreign Trade and Global

Business. Train new recruits of Pakistan Civil Service under Specialized Training Program (STP).

Evaluation of presentations/book reviews, and setting Final Passing Out (FPO) paper and its

grading.

Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty), School of Public Policy, Pakistan

Institute of Development Economics(PIDE), Islamabad, Pakistan (Fall 2015- to date)

Responsibilities: Designed and taught Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis to graduate classes.

The course is interactive and discussion based taught through interactive lectures, case studies and

assignments. It familiarizes students with the theory of evaluation via assessing program theory,

development of evaluation plans for various kinds of public and private sector programs, measuring

and monitoring program outcomes and randomized designs for impact assessment. Supervising and

mentoring thesis research of MPhil students.

Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty), Department of Economics and Finance,

Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan (Summer 2012, 2013 and

2015)

Responsibilities: Specifically designed interactive courses on Behavioral Economics,

Environmental and Resource Economics and Climate Change Economics taught to graduate classes

and Business Economics to MBA classes during the Summer Semester. Student mentoring and co-

supervising research projects.

Adjunct Faculty, Center for Environmental Economics and Climate Change

(CEECC), Pakistan Institute of Development Economics(PIDE), Islamabad,

Pakistan (January 2011- to date)

Responsibilities: Member, Board of Studies at CEECC. Taking graduate and MPhil classes. Major

subjects taught: Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy and Climate Change Economics.

Am frequently called on to supervise graduate students in their research projects/theses and

participate in research activities undertaken by the Center.

Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences and Humanities, Ghulam Ishaq Khan

(GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Khyber

Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (January- December 2013)

Responsibilities: Developed and launched the university’s flagship undergraduate program in

Management Sciences. Led the academic development of the Department to foster an appropriate

culture and ethos for the support and integration of excellent teaching, research and business

activities. Developed a strong research culture. Responsible for the effective financial management

of the Department. Leading role, in liaison with the Pro Rector (Academic), in cross fertilization of

inter-departmental and inter-disciplinary courses and activities. Contributed to the Annual Planning

Cycle and the production of the Faculty Plan. Managed all staff within the Department, including

performance management, staff development and performance review, induction and succession

planning.

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Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences and Humanities,

Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (August 2010 - December 2013)

Responsibilities: Member of the General Council, Academic Council, Deans Committee, Graduate

Council and Recruitment Committee. Advisor to the Cultural, Dramatics and Entertainment Society

(CDES) and NAQSH Art Society. Developed and launched undergrad BSc program in Management

Sciences, graduate program on Engineering Management (MEM) and Energy System Engineering.

Taught graduate and undergraduate classes: Globalization and Macroeconomics, Strategic

Management, Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management and Engineering

Economics. Student counseling and mentoring. Research activities (RA) included: role of ICTs in

developing economies and governance at grass root levels; development of hydrogen energy

economy in Pakistan; development of Corporate Governance Index for Pakistan (Detailed RA

shared ahead).

Course Director Engineering Management Diploma, GIK Institute-WAPDA

Administrative Staff College (WASC), Islamabad, Pakistan (Jan –May 2012)

Responsibilities: Team leader, focal person and trainer for 8-week course, module development and

evaluation for a unique collaboration between the two institutes launching the ‘Engineering

Management Diploma’.

Teaching/ Research Assistant, Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York, USA (August 2009- May 2010)

Responsibilities: Assisted Dr. John Gowdy in the course ‘Integrated Approaches to Sustainable

Development’, ‘Readings in Climate Change Economics’ and Dr. Steve Breyman in the course

development of ‘War in Afghanistan’. Reinforced basic lecture material, emphasized relevance of

course content, directed students to additional resources, stimulated interest, enthusiasm, and

encouraged student initiative. Provided student counseling and evaluations, as well as co-authored

four peer reviewed publications (Details under Publications).

Lecturer, Department of Economics, Forman Christian University, Lahore

Pakistan (July 2003- August 2006).

Responsibilities: Taught graduate and undergraduate classes: Economics (micro, macro, managerial,

environmental, development, mathematical).

Visiting Faculty, University of the Punjab, National University of Modern

Languages (NUML), Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Lysatech

(Common Wealth MBA program), Lahore, Pakistan (2003-2006)

Responsibilities: Major subjects taught: Planning, Development and Budgeting; Comparative Local

Government Theory of Local Government; and Business Economics.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Consultant, OXFAM GB in Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan (February 2016- to date)

Responsibilities: Developed research framework to conduct research study on "Relationship

between Disputes, Means of livelihood and Natural Resources with particular focus on Sindh and

Punjab". It is a field study and is aimed at exploring linkages between local disputes, natural

resources, control over the natural resources, means of livelihood and mapping of formal and

informal dispute resolution mechanisms.

Consultant, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung-Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan (October 2015- to

date)

Responsibilities: Developed a framework and policy paper on ‘Blue Diplomacy: Transboundary

Water Governance from a Foreign Policy Lens’. This paper briefly looks at various transboundary

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cases of successful, unsuccessful and potential hydro-diplomacy cases to understand the various

dimensions of shared water governance for South Asia, Africa and Europe. Developed the policy

paper on “Comparison of Negotiation Stances of India and Pakistan in Climate Negotiations”

Understanding the principle drivers of India and Pakistan’s policy towards the UNFCCC, and their

respective stances on mitigation, adaptation, technology transfers and funding are analyzed.

Developed a framework for co-ordination in the UNFCCC that would add value to the respective

positions of India and Pakistan, and also represents an opportunity for the two countries to foster

bilateral cooperation

Head Evaluation Division, Center for Policy and Management (CPM), Islamabad, Pakistan (April 2013- to date)

Responsibilities: Principal Investigator and Project Manager of PSSP funded ‘Corporate

Governance Index- A Measure of Corporate Governance Practices in Pakistan’. Overall

responsibility and accountability for the evaluation of CPM projects. Conduct research on M&E

frameworks including finalizing M&E guidelines, procedures and tools. Detail the operational

implications of key components of the M&E framework, and provide guidance throughout all

phases of execution and co-ordination of the CPM's internal review process.

Consultant, LEAD-Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan (June 2013- March 2014)

Responsibilities: Developed a framework and paper on ‘Mainstreaming Community Based Climate

Change Adaptation in Pakistan’. Conceptualized CC and CBA in Pakistani context by highlighting

CBA practices in different regions of Pakistan based on the current data available and discussing

major vulnerabilities in different parts of the country. After Gap analysis provided recommendations

for mainstreaming CBA into development and planning process of Pakistan,.

Senior Economist, CARE International, Islamabad, Pakistan (September 2012-13)

Responsibilities: Conducted a research study on the ‘Value for Money for Community Infrastructure

Improvement Project (CIIP) for 5 districts of Sindh and 4 districts of Punjab’. Developed

performance indicators for economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the project. Produced standard

learning document based on CIIP SROI and mainstreamed value for money in CIIP projects.

Reviewed key documents, logic model, Performance Monitoring Framework, project proposals,

monitoring and evaluation plans, and the Gender Mainstreaming Strategy. Reviewed CARE’s

Monitoring Strategy (draft), documents and methodology related to the Cost Benefit Analysis

(CBA) of Community Infrastructure Improvement Project (CIIP). Provided guidance on how

financial and non-financial benefits of the project could be included in CBA.

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Center for Development and Environment, University

of Bern, Bern City, Switzerland (July-December 2011)

Responsibilities: Collaborative research work with CDE/ NCCR North-South researchers on the

‘Governance of Natural Resources and Coping Mechanisms’ with reference to climate change and

‘The Mountain Irrigation System (Suones) in Naters (Switzerland) and its Future’ evaluating how

changes in watersheds and their services affect cultural and social practices that directly affect

human and ecological well-being.

Research Fellow, Center for Energy and Environment Studies (CEES),

Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (August 2011-December 2013)

Responsibilities: Promoted and disseminated knowledge about energy issues in Pakistan and other

developing countries. Initiated research projects in the areas of Environment and Energy

management. Trained local experts in the field of Energy Management. Promoted collaborations

and liaison with donor agencies. Member Advisory Council.

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Visiting Research Fellow, Center for Public Policy and Governance (CPPG),

Forman Christian University, Lahore, Pakistan (July 2008- July 2010)

Responsibilities: Principal Investigator and Project Manager of SANEI funded project ‘Challenge

of Sustainable Well-being: Development and Climate Change Adaptation in Vulnerable Areas in

Pakistan’. Also, tasked to encourage and promote collaborative research projects. Delivered

seminars and published research work under the auspices of CPPG.

Economist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

(NYSDEC), New York, USA (March 2008- Feb 2009)

Responsibilities: Served as point of contact in ‘The Climate Registry’program for New York State

entities enrolled as reporters to provide assistance with Greenhouse Gas Inventory and reporting to

the Registry. Coordinated NYSDEC inventory and reporting effort. Supported implementation of

public outreach plan for geologic carbon capture and storage projects in western New York,

including: development of print and web-based educational materials, planning and logistical

support for public meetings and other events. Provided literature reviews and summaries on

Economics of Greenhouse Gas (GHG)Reduction Strategies. Supported efforts of Interagency Task

Force on Local Government and Climate Change. Developed specific portions of the Local

Government Climate Change Toolkit and other outreach instruments. Assisted with planning and

implementation of the ‘Climate Change Conference for Municipal Decision-makers’and other

selected audiences.

Environmental Associate, Citizen’s Environmental Coalition (CEC), New York,

USA (June 2007- January 2008)

Responsibilities: Project management and evaluation of ‘West Valley Nuclear Radioactive Clean-

up Project’. Wrote progress reports of ongoing projects for environmental issues in New York State.

Produced papers on ‘Toxic Trains and Public Safety in New York State: Case for Urgent Action’

and ‘Cancer Prevention through Pollution Prevention: State Policies to Reduce Public Exposure to

Carcinogens’. Arranged press conferences and material for general awareness.

Environmental Economist, World Wide Fund for Nature, WWF-Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan (July 2003- Jan 2004)

Responsibilities: Principal Investigator for the research study on the ‘Economic Valuation of

Mangroves of Indus Delta’ under EU funded Indus Delta Project. Collected and analyzed

information regarding social, economic and environmental issues as inputs for PRSP. Developed

log frames, carried out risk and situation analysis of projects to be undertaken. Team leader of the

project evaluation group, developing guidelines and need assessment frameworks. Liaised with

international partners and Government of Pakistan on behalf of WWF.

MISCELLANEOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Radio Presenter- English Radio Jockey (RJ) FM 101 Radio, Pakistan (August

2002- 06) Lahore, Pakistan.

Responsibilities: Conducted LIVE English shows (including live calls) on FM-101 with a mix of

rock, metal, soft, blues, country, R&B music.

MPhil THESIS SUPERVISOR (Completed)

Samreen Niazi: “Economic and Environmental Viability of Solar Powered Irrigation System: A case

study of Fatah Jang” Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad. (Completed

2016)

Mahwish Ahmed Alvi: "Environmental Violations and Capital Market Nexus: A Case of Pakistani

Stock Exchange" Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad. (Completed

2016)

Muhammad Idress: “Impact of Trade Liberalization of Environmental Goods on Environment: A

case of Pakistan” COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad (Completed 2016)

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Engr Mehreen Baig: “Impact of Implementation of Process Management Practices on Quality

Performance: A Survey of Steel Re-Rolling Mills in Lahore” COMSATS Institute of Information

Technology, Islamabad (Completed 2015)

Engr. Javaria Rehman: “Insight of Employees in Building Customer Experience in Pakistan”

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engg Sciences and Technology, Topi (Completed 2014)

Zubair Sharif: “Transnationalization of Education- A case of Fulbright program in Pakistan”

National Defence University, Islamabad (Completed 2013)

Muhammad Mumtaz: “Pakistan Climate Change Policy- Critical Analysis” National Defence

University, Islamabad (Completed 2013)

Murtaza Abbas: “Corporate Governance Index -A measure of Corporate Governance Practices in

Pakistan” National Defence University, Islamabad (Completed 2013)

Arif Rahman: “Quantifying vulnerability to climate change” developing district level climate

change index for Pakistan” Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad.

(Completed 2012)

EDUCATION Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, New York, USA

Department of Economics

PhD Economics

Session 2007- 2010 (Fulbright Scholar)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, New York, USA

Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Master of Science in Ecological Economics, Values and Policy (EEVP)

Session 2006- 07 (Fulbright Scholar)

The Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

Department of Economics

Masters in Economics

Session 1999-2001 Majors: Advance Mathematics and Econometrics

First Division (Presidential Talent Scholarship)

The Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

Department of Economics

Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics

Oct 1998-Sep 1999 (Distinction in Punjab University)

CAPACITY BUILDING EXPERIENCE AS LEAD TRAINER “Performance Management in Public Service: A Conceptual Overview” Workshop for Senior

Management Course (SMC) at Kashmir Institute of Management (KIM) AJ & K (24-25 March

2016)

“Evidence Based Decision Making ” Workshop for Senior Management Course (SMC) at Kashmir

Institute of Management (KIM) AJ & K (24 March 2016)

“Environmental Management” Workshop for Senior Management Course (SMC) at Kashmir

Institute of Management (KIM) AJ & K (20-21 January 2016)

“Performance Management in Public Service: A Conceptual Overview” workshop for 20th Mid-

Career Management Course (MCMC) at National Institute of Management (NIM) (27 November

2015), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Understanding Public Policy:” workshop at Accounts and Audit Training Institute (AATI)

Islamabad, Pakistan (24 November 2015)

“Business Case Writing” workshops for impACT 2015 CIIT and CIMA Business Awards, Lahore

and Karachi (26 May and 28 May 2015).

“Transformational Leadership and Practical Change Management” for international participants

organized by ROKYAN (27-29 April 2015), Dubai, UAE.

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“Good Governance, Accountability and Leadership Training” for international participants

organized by ROKYAN (27-29 April 2015), Dubai, UAE.

“Advanced Proposal Writing and Fundraising” for international participants organized by

ROKYAN (7-11 March 2015), Dubai, UAE.

“Performance Audit” workshop for 18th Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC) at National

Institute of Management (NIM) (06 November 2014), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Performance Management in Public Service: A Conceptual Overview” workshop for 18th Mid-

Career Management Course (MCMC) at National Institute of Management (NIM) (30 October

2014), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Performance Management in Public Service: A Conceptual Overview” workshop for 17th Mid-

Career Management Course (MCMC) at National Institute of Management (NIM) (30 June 2014),

Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Supply Chain Management Workshop” organized by COMSATS Center for Executive

Development (27-28 February 2014), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Negotiation Skills and Conflict Management” organized by COMSATS Center for Executive

Development (17-18 January 2014), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Evidence based Problem Solving and Decision Making Techniques- Game Theory” workshop for

16th Mid-Career Management Course (MCMC) at National Institute of Management (NIM) (19

November 2013), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Application of Linear Programming in Public Policy” workshop for 16th Mid-Career Management

Course (MCMC) at National Institute of Management (NIM) (20 November 2013), Islamabad,

Pakistan.

“Successful Fundraising campaigns” workshop for non-governmental and government

organizations organized by Center for Policy and Management (17-19 August 2013), Islamabad,

Pakistan.

“Stakeholder Analysis Workshop for Community Infrastructure Improvement Project (CIIP)” for

CARE-Pakistan (26 June 2013), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Grant matching and proposal writing” organized by Center for Policy and Management (20-23

April 2013), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Outcome Mapping Workshop for Community Infrastructure Improvement Project (CIIP)” for

CARE-Pakistan (26 June 2013), Islamabad, Pakistan.

“Supply Chain Management Workshop” organized by Society of Mechanical Engineers of Pakistan

(SMEP). (30-31 August 2012), Lahore, Pakistan.

“Effective communication skills workshop” organized by Society of Mechanical Engineers of

Pakistan (SMEP). (2-5 December 2012), Lahore, Pakistan.

“Leadership Skills” workshop” organized by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) NY USA (17-

20- December 2011). NY, USA.

“Time Management” workshop” organized by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) NY USA (3-

6 March 2010), New York, USA.

GRANTS Co-recipient of $13,000 for ‘Understanding Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Transhumance Grazing

in Upper Indus Basin’ 2013-2014 Innovation Fund from the International Centre for Integrated

Mountain Development, Nepal.

Principal recipient of $20,000 under PSSP Competitive Grants Program (CGP) 2013-14 for

‘Corporate Governance Index- A Measure of Corporate Governance Practices in Pakistan’.

SANDEE travel grant for the 23rd Biannual Research and Training Workshop at Kathmandu, Nepal.

5-10 December 2009.

Graduate Education and VP of Research Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY grant of $1000

for paper presentation at the 25th Annual General Meeting & Conference (AGM) of the Pakistan

Society Development Economists (PSDE), Islamabad, Pakistan. 16-18 March 2010.

Rittenhouse Fund, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute NY grant for $2300 for project and conference

presentation of research on ‘Climate Change Adaptation Impacts 1989-2009 in Shigar Valley,

Pakistan’.

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Recipient of ABCDE Support Grant from the Ministry Of Strategy and Finance (MOSF) and the

Korea Development Institute (KDI) for the Annual World Bank Conference on Development

Economics, Seoul, Korea. 22-24 June 2009.

Recipient of $10,000 South Asia Network of Economic research Institutes (SANEI) grant in the

tenth phase of projects 2008 for ‘The Challenge of Sustainable Well-being: Development and

Climate Change Adaptation in Vulnerable Areas in Pakistan’.

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) travel grants worth $800 during 2007 and 2008 for

academic work.

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) travel grant for $300for the ‘Science & Technology in

Society: An International, Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conference’ organized by the

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Washington D.C., USA. 29

March–1 April 2007.

INVITED LECTURES/TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS

International Keynote Speaker at Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientists / Institute of Fundamental Studies,

Second International Symposium 2014 on ‘Youth Entrepreneurship – Challenges and

Opportunities’, Sri Lanka, 13- 14 November 2014.

Case development and presentation on “Energy portfolio diversification and reducing dependence

on fossil fuels” at The Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste

Italy, 5-9 May 2014.

Paper on “The Mountain Irrigation System (Suones) in Naters (Switzerland) and its Future”, Center

for Development and Environment, University of Bern, Switzerland. 18 August 2011.

Paper on “The Challenge of Sustainable Well-being: Development and Climate Change Adaptation

in Vulnerable Areas (Coastal & Northern) in Pakistan” at 10thAnnual Conference, South Asia

Network of Economic Research Institutes (SANEI), Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies

(BIDS) Dhaka, Bangladesh. 30-31 March 2010.

Paper presentation “Can Slumdog be a Millionaire?” at United States Naval Academy Foreign

Affairs Conference on “Bridging the Gap: Combating Global Poverty”, United States Naval

Academy, Annapolis, USA. 13-16 April 2009.

Paper on “Africa: Mobiles Lead-Development Follows” at the First Global Summit on Sustainable

Development and Biodiversity 2008, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. 7-9 February 2009.

Invited presentation on “Pakistan and its Environmental Priorities” at Office of Climate Change,

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), USA.06 August 2008.

Talk on “Corporate Social Responsibility and Natural Disasters: Why Get Involved?” at Gund

Institute of Ecological Economics, University of Vermont, USA.9 November 2007.

Paper on “Alleviating Poverty and Conserving Fisheries along Pakistan’s Coastline (A Game

Theory Approach)” at United States Society for Ecological Economics, Pace University, New York.

23-27 June 2007.

Paper on “Implementation and Impact of EMS (ISO 14001) on Industries-The Case of Pakistan”

presented at Science & Technology in Society: An International, Interdisciplinary Graduate Student

Conference, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Headquarters

Washington, D.C. 29 March- 1 April 2007.

Presentation on “Leadership and Public Service” at the Fulbright Enrichment Seminar, IIE United

States Department of State at Miami, USA. 22-25 February 2007.

Paper on “An Epidemiological and Economic Analysis For the Determination of Causes of Disease

through Study and Comparison of Large Populations of People living in Different Locations or

following Different Lifestyles and/or Habits” at the follow up workshop of the First School on

Ecological Economics, , ICTP, Trieste, Italy. 22-26 March 2004.

Paper on “Environmental Valuation: A Comparison of Alternative Valuation Mechanisms for Non

market Commodities” at the First School on Ecological Economics, ICTP, Trieste, Italy.

January2003.

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National Invited session on “Understanding International Business Environment/Dynamics of Global Trade”

for trade officers/ commercial attaché at Pakistan Institute for Trade and Development (PITAD) (16

February 2016), Islamabad, Pakistan.

Invited lecture on “Leadership in Public Service” for 20th Mid-Career Management Course

(MCMC) at National Institute of Management (NIM) (31 December 2015), Islamabad, Pakistan.

Invited speaker on “Competition Policies in the Age of Tech Titans: Strong Regulations or Space

for Innovation?” at Fifth South Asia Economic Summit, organized by Sustainable Development

Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad. 7-8 December 2015.

Invited speaker on “Fiscal Devolution- The Achilles Heel for LGs in Pakistan” at Seminar on Local

Government System in Pakistan organized by Institute for Strategic Studies; Research and Analysis

(ISSRA) National Defence University. Islamabad. 27 May 2015.

Invited Lecture on “The Future of Pakistan’s Otaku” at the All Pakistan Conference on Materials

Technology, MATTECH 15 at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engg Sciences and Technology,

Topi. 16 May 2015.

Invited paper on “Climate Change Ping Pong and Environmental Politics in Pakistan” at Conference

on Challenges to Human Security and Development in Pakistan organized by Department of Peace

and Conflict Studies, National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad and Konrad Adenauer

Stiftung (KAS) Islamabad. 17-18 March 2015.

Paper on “Blue Diplomacy – Water Security and Peace (Case of Switzerland)” at Seventeenth

Sustainable Development Conference (SDC), organized by Sustainable Development Policy

Institute (SDPI), Islamabad. 09-11 December 2014.

Invited Lecture on “Creative Economy” at Department of Management Sciences, Ghulam Ishaq

Khan Institute of Engg Sciences and Technology, Topi. 26 November 2014.

Invited lecture on “Broken Bridges- The Climate Dilemma in Pakistan” at workshop on Emerging

Discourses in Development Studies: Case Studies from Pakistan and Asia at Pakistan Institute of

Development Economics (PIDE) Islamabad, Pakistan. 21-22 May 2014.

Invited Lecture “10 Lessons Startups Can Learn from Super Heroes” at the All Pakistan Conference

on Materials Technology, MATTECH 14 at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engg Sciences and

Technology, Topi. 1 Feb. 2014.

Invited Lecture on “Performance Management in Public Service: A Conceptual Overview” at the

National Institute of Management (NIM), Islamabad. 11 December 2013.

Keynote speaker on “Personal Branding” at the National Science & Youth Symposium 2013,

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engg Sciences and Technology, Topi, Pakistan.13-15 Sep. 2013.

TEDx Diversity Unified Theme Speaker at the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engg Sciences and

Technology Topi, Pakistan. 4 May 2013.

Paper on “The Complex Triangle between People, Development and Climate Change in Shigar

Valley, Pakistan” at workshop on Understanding Drivers of Ecosystem Change and Livelihoods in

the Upper Indus Basin, Pakistan presented at NARC, Islamabad. 27-28 April 2013.

Paper on “Producing Products the Green Way: The Road for Pakistan” at the 3rd International

Conference on Business Management organized by School of Business and Economics , University

of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. 27-28 February 2013.

Invited lecture on “Youth and Climate Change- Fitting the Pieces Together” at Buraq Space Camp,

Islamabad, Pakistan. 28 December 2012.

Paper on “Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Business in Pakistan: Global Perspectives and

Local Practices” at 28th Annual General Meeting and Conference of Pakistan Society of

Development Economists organized by Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad,

Pakistan. 13-15 November 2012.

Invited speaker and discussant on “Youth and Entrepreneurship in Pakistan” at Youth to Business

Forum AIESEC, NUST, Islamabad. 27 March 2012.

Invited lecture on “Globalization and Culture” at HITEC University, Taxila. 19 December 2011.

Paper on “State Failures: Analysis of the Disconnect between Pakistan’s Climate Change Policies,

Documents and Stances” at Fourteenth Sustainable Development Conference (SDC), organized by

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad. 13-15 December 2011.

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Paper on “Hydrogen Economy: A Step in the Right Direction of Renewable Energy in Pakistan” at

Fourteenth Sustainable Development Conference (SDC), organized by Sustainable Development

Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad. 13-15 December 2011.

Paper on “Climate Crisis and E-Adaptation in Pakistan” at International Workshop on Climate

Change and Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Asia-Pacific Region, organized by

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad.22-24 November 2011.

Keynote speaker for the Earth Day on “Broken Bridges- The Climate Dilemma in Pakistan” at

Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. 28 April 2011.

Invited lecture on “Top down Failures- The Heart of Climate Change Dilemma in Pakistan” at

Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi.08 January 2011.

Paper on “Human Security and Environmental Governance: The Role of Institutions in Pakistan” at

Thirteenth Sustainable Development Conference (SDC), organized by Sustainable Development

Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad. 21-23 December 2010.

Invited lecture on “International Monetary System: Exchange Rate, Effective Exchange Rate and

Real Exchange rate” at Foreign Service Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan.9December 2010.

Paper on “Sustainable Incubator Management-A Case Study for Pakistan” at 25th Annual General

Meeting and Conference of Pakistan Society of Development Economists organized by Pakistan

Institute of Development Economics Islamabad, Pakistan.16-18 March 2010.

Seminar on “Climate Negotiations- Role of Pakistan in COP15” at College of Earth and

Environmental Sciences (CEES), University of the Punjab, Pakistan.18 January 2010.

Seminar on “Sustainable well-being and Climate Change in Pakistan: Case of Keti Bunder Coastal

Ecosystem” at Center of Public Policy and Governance (CPPG), Forman Christian University

Lahore, Pakistan. 11January 2010.

Paper on “Sustainable well-being and Climate Change in Pakistan: Case of Shigar Valley Mountain

Ecosystem” at Twelfth Sustainable Development Conference (SDC), organized by Sustainable

Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad. 21-23 December 2009.

Invited lecture on “Climate Crisis in Pakistan-A Behavioral Approach” at University of Education,

Lahore, Pakistan.19 March 2009.

Two invited lectures on “Climate Crisis in Pakistan-A Behavioral Approach” and “Connectivity

Leading to Productivity” at Government College University (GCU) Lahore, Pakistan.18-19 March

2009.

Gave a talk on “Sustainable Development and Climate Change Adaptation in Pakistan” at Center of

Public Policy and Governance (CPPG), Forman Christian University, Lahore. 16 June2008.

Presented paper on “Eco-feminist Movements: From North to South” at 23rd Annual General

Meeting and Conference of Pakistan Society of Development Economists organized by Pakistan

Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad, Pakistan. 12-14 March 2008.

Invited lecture on “Sustainability Issues in Pakistan” at University of Central Punjab, Lahore,

Pakistan.27 December 2007.

Paper on “Bridging Digital Divide in South Asia” at Tenth Sustainable Development Conference

(SDC), organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Islamabad. 10-12December 2007.

Invited lecture on “Environmental Issues in Pakistan” on World Environment day organized by

University of Engineering and Technology and US Consulate Lahore, Pakistan. 5June2006.

Invited lecture on “Environmental Legislation in Pakistan” at Punjab University Law College,

Lahore, Pakistan. 18May 2006.

Invited lecture on “Poverty and Environment Nexus” on Earth Day organized by WWF-Pakistan

and US Consulate, Lahore, Pakistan. 26March 2006.

Invited talk on “Application of Development Theories in Pakistan” at Queen Mary College for

Women, Lahore, Pakistan. February 2006.

POLICY ADVICE Environment, Education and Climate Change

Regional Civil Society Engagement in Green Dialogs "Promoting Peace and Stability through

Equitable Natural Resource Management" Vision Workshop, organized by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung-

Pakistan, Islamabad 26-29 February 2016

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Interactive session “Briefing to Academia on Right to Information” Organized by PILDAT Lahore

27-28 January 2016.

National conference on “Paving the way to the sustainable transport in Pakistan” Organized by

IUCN-Pakistan Islamabad 21 -22, December 2015.

Second Joint Steering Committee on "Regional Civil Society Engagement in Green Dialogs:

Promoting Peace and Stability through Equitable Resource Management” organized by Heinrich-

Böll-Stiftung-Pakistan, Islamabad 08 December 2015

Roundtable on "Water Security Challenges in Pakistan" organized by Centre for Policy Studies CIIT

Islamabad. 11 November 2015.

Roundtable on "Energy Challenges in Pakistan" organized by Hanns Seidel foundation and Centre

for Policy Studies CIIT Islamabad. 29-30 September 2015.

Pre-Budget Seminar on State of the "Economy and Federal Budget 2015-16" organized by Centre

for Policy Studies CIIT Islamabad 6 May, 2015

“G7 Consultation on Climate Change, Conflict & Security”, organized by International Alert,

Adelphi, Woodrow Wilson Center the EU Institute for Security Studies, Islamabad. 27 November

2014.

“Science, Technology and Engineering for Development” conference organized by U.S. Embassy

and the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad. 03 June 2014.

National Consultation workshop on “Recapping commitments for sustainable development – A

dialogue with political parties” organized by IUCN-Pakistan, Islamabad. 11 March 2014.

“National Impact Assessment Programme – Repeat of EIA Mapping Exercise” organized by IUCN-

Pakistan, Islamabad. 27-28 March 2014.

National Consultation workshop on “IEE/EIA Rules” organized by IUCN-Pakistan, Islamabad. 28

April 2014.

South Asian Environmental Assessment Conference organized by IUCN-Pakistan. 02-05 December

2013.

National Consultation workshop on “SWOT Analysis of Pakistan Environmental Assessment

Association” organized by IUCN-Pakistan, Islamabad. 25 September 2013.

Invited speaker on the “Public Policy Assessment Tools” at Socio Political Accountability Tools

and Citizens Voice in Public Policy in Pakistan: Looking at the National Climate Change Policy

workshop at Lead Pakistan, Islamabad. 10 September 2013.

National Consultation workshop on “EIA review mechanism and EIA Consultants Accreditation

System” organized by IUCN-Pakistan, Islamabad. 4-5 September 2013.

Consultation workshop on Understanding Drivers of Ecosystem Change and Livelihoods in the

Upper Indus Basin, Pakistan by ICIMOD, Nepal at NARC, Islamabad. 27-28 April 2013.

National Consultation workshop on “Improving review mechanism of EIA reports” organized by

IUCN-Pakistan, Islamabad. 15 April 2013.

National Consultation workshop on “EIA Consultants Accreditation System” organized by IUCN-

Pakistan, Islamabad. 16 April 2013.

Consultative workshop on “Road map for up gradation of vehicular fuel quality in Pakistan”

organized by Environmental Protection Agency of Pakistan and IUCN, Islamabad. 09 April 2013.

“Regional workshop on Climate Change Impacts on Asian Mountains” organized by UNESCO

and ICIMOD, Nepal in Kathmandu. 13-15 March 2013.

National Consultation workshop on “National Impact Assessment Program: Strengthening EIA

Curricula of Tertiary level Academic Institutions” organized by IUCN-Pakistan, Islamabad. 27 June

2013.

Member of the National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC), Higher Education Commission

(HEC)to prepare curriculum of Economics for B.S. Honors (4 years) and MS Honors (2012-13).

“Use of Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) as an alternative energy fuel” at Ministry of Commerce,

Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.12 January 2012.

“Review of National Tariff Reforms and Fiscal Decentralization: Empowering the provinces,

strengthening federation” at Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad. 21

October 2012.

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First Meeting on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) Scoping for the Hindu

Kush-Himalayan Ecosystems organized by GTZ and ICIMOD, Nepal. 13-14 December 2012.

Third Panel of experts meeting on National Impact Assessment Program: Strengthening of EIA

curricula in Tertiary level institutions organized by Planning Commission of Pakistan and IUCN,

Islamabad. 05 November 2012.

National Consultation meeting on Strengthening of EIA Curricula in Tertiary Level Institutions

organized by Planning Commission of Pakistan and IUCN, Islamabad. 16 Feb. 2012.

Panel of experts meeting on National Impact Assessment Program: Strengthening of EIA curricula

in Tertiary level institutions organized by Planning Commission of Pakistan and IUCN, Islamabad.

20 October 2011.

Participant at ‘Future Strategic Visioning’ of International Center for Integrated Mountain

Development (ICIMOD) with Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Pakistan. 18April 2011.

Member of Climate Adaptation Working Group, United Kingdom, developing a set of appropriate

local-level risk reduction indicators that incorporate disaster as well as climate risk associated with

the adverse effects of climate change (2009-10).

Developed comprehensive modules “Climate Change Economics” and “Climate Change Politics”

at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute NY, USA.

Discussant at the 18th PhD Workshop on International Climate Policy, Columbia University, New

York, USA, 17-18 April 2009.

Voice of America (VoA), New York, Round Table on “Fulbright Scholarships for Pakistani

Students” 26 September 2008.

Voice of America (VoA), New York, Round Table on “Careers for Pakistanis in Environment in

USA,” 13 June 2008.

Policy Forum on “Whither Knowledge Generation in South Asia: In search of Sustainable

Solutions” at the Tenth Sustainable Development Conference, Sustainable Development Policy

Institute (SDPI), Pakistan, 11 Dec. 2007.

Member of the National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC), Higher Education Commission

(HEC)to prepare curriculum of Economics for B.S. Honors (4 years) and MS Honors (2005-06).

National consultation workshop on “National Environmental Issues”. 2 July 2002.

Political Education Program “Understanding the New Local Government Ordinance” 4- day

provincial consultation, Punjab. 9-12 February 2002.

Fifth International Energy Efficiency and Environment Conservation Symposium. 6-7 December

1999.

Economic, Security and Conflict Issues

Framed policy paper “The challenges of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan” at the SC on United States

Affairs (SCUSA-61), United States Military Academy (USMA) WestPoint, USA. 4-7 November

2009.

Participant at Annual World Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE 2009) theme

“Lessons from East Asia and the Global Financial Crisis,” Seoul, Korea, 22-24 June 2009.

Voice of America (VoA), New York, Round Table on “Obama: Youth Perspective.16January 2009.

Pakistan’s Devolution Reforms: Lessons, Experiments and Challenges from the first Electoral

Cycle.1-2 June 2005.

Workshop on “Environmental Fiscal Reforms (EFR): Past Experience and Future Options for

Pakistan” organized by PIDE and IUCN. August 2004.

Second International Conference on “Challenges and Opportunities in Deregulation Privatization

and Investments in Telecommunication” Telecom and IT Asia, 8-9 July 2003.

National seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights for Export Competitiveness,” 1998.

PUBLICATIONS

Book Salman. A (2011) “A Coastal Ecosystem and a People in Peril: The story of Keti Bunder in

Pakistan”, Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG Germany (ISBN 978-3-8454-0056-3).

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Book Chapters Salman, A Niazi S (2016) “Blue Diplomacy: An Innovative Pathway for Transboundary Water

Governance” in Pathways to Sustainable Development, Aneel, Sarah S. and Haroon U.T. (eds.),

Sang-e-Meel Publications and Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan.

Gowdy, J and Salman, A (2013) “Institution and Ecosystem Functions: The Case of Keti Bunder,

Pakistan” in Values, Payments and Institutions for Ecosystem Management: A Developing Country

Perspective Kumar, P. Thiaw, I (eds), Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, UK.

Salman, A Hamid, B Rahman, A (2013) “Hydrogen Economy: A Step in the Right Direction of

Renewable Energy in Pakistan,” in Paradigms of Sustainable Development in South Asia: The way

forward, Aneel, Sarah S. and Haroon U.T. (eds.), Sang-e-Meel Publications and Sustainable

Development Policy Institute, Pakistan.

Salman, A (2012) “Environmental governance, climate change and the role of institutions in

Pakistan,” in Peace and Sustainable Development in South Asia: The way forward, Aneel, Sarah S.

and Haroon U.T. (eds.), Sang-e-Meel Publications and Sustainable Development Policy Institute,

Pakistan.

Salman, A (2011) “Climate change impacts and adaptation in Pakistan: Case of Shigar Valley”in

Fostering Sustainable Development in South Asia: Responding to challenges, Aneel, Sarah S. and

Haroon U.T. (eds.)Sang-e-Meel Publications and Sustainable Development Policy Institute,

Pakistan.

Gowdy, J and Salman, A (2010) “Institutions and Ecosystem Functions: The Case of Keti Bunder,

Pakistan” in Valuation of Regulating Services of Ecosystems, Methodology and Applications

Kumar, P. Wood, M (eds), Routledge, London, UK.

Salman, A (2010) “Technology and Sustainable Development” in Biodiversity and Sustainable

Development proceedings of First Global Summit on Sustainable Development and Biodiversity

(Gloss 2008) Pati N R. and Jain K. A (eds), Sarup Book Publishers, New Delhi, India.

Journal Publications

Aslam, F., Imran, M., Mughal, K. S., Mehmood, F., Amjad, F., & Salman, A. (2016). “Trade

openness and FDI inflows: a panel data analysis of selected Asia and Pacific countries”. UOS

Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities [ISSN 2224-2341 - Print], Forthcoming.

Kahlon M.T, Salman, A. Asghar, N. (2016) “Radiation Safety: A study of Hospital Practices”

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal vol. xx, no:xx, pp. xx-xx. Forthcoming

Akbar M, Salman A, Mughal KS, Mehmood F, Makarević N (2016) "Factors Affecting the

Individual Decision Making: A Case Study of Islamabad Stock Exchange” European Journal of

Economic Studies Vol. 14, Is. 4, pp. 212-220

Kurshid A, Salman A, Makarević N (2016) "Impact of Advertisement on Malay Young Consumers”

European Researcher. Vol.(103), Series A Is. 2, pp. 60-68.

Husnain MI, Haider A, Salman A, Zahid HM, Khan M, Shaheen F (2016), "An Econometric

Analysis of the Statistical Relationship between Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Infant Mortality in

South Asia" Journal of Scientific Research & Reports Vol 9 (2): pp 1-8

Salman, A, Asghar, N. Kahlon M.T, Husnain I., Makarević N (2015) "Liaison of Exchange Rate

and Macroeconomic Variables: A Case Study of Pakistan” European Journal of Economic Studies

Vol. 14, Is. 4, pp. 221-230

Mohmand Y, Salman A, Mughal KS, Imran M, , Makarević N (2015) " Export Potentials of

Pakistan: Evidence from the Gravity Model of Trade” European Journal of Economic Studies Vol.

14, Is. 4, pp. 212-220

Aslam F, Kang HG, Rafique A. Salman A (2015) “The Impact of Terrorism on Financial Markets:

Evidence from Asia” The Singapore Economic Review. Vol 60 No 5 pp 1-22

Imran M, Mughal KS, Salman A, Makarević N (2015) "Unemployment and Economic Growth of

Developing Asian Countries: A Panel Data Analysis” European Journal of Economic Studies Vol.

13, Is. 3, pp. 147-160

Ahmed R, Mughal KS, Salman A, Makarević N (2015)"Impact of Mobile Remittances on the

Performance of Banks in Pakistan: A Panel Data Analysis European Researcher. Vol.(99), Is. 10,

pp. 658-666.

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Husnain MI, Haider A, Salman A, Shaheen F (2015), "Determining the Optimal Level of Taxes in

South Asia: An Unbalanced Budget Approach" The Empirical Economics Letters Vol 14 Number

8

Kahlon M.T, Salman, A. Asghar, N. (2015) “Science Technology and Spirituality: Discovery of

Truth” Research Journal of Social Science and Management (RJSSM) vol. 04, no:09, pp. 42-48.

Salman, A. Asghar, N. Kahlon M.T (2013) “Energy Consumption and Economic Growth Nexus:

Evidence from Pakistan” Acta Universitatis Danubius (AUDE) vol. 9, no 3, pp. 132-139.

Ahmed, A. Salman, A (2012) “Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Business in Pakistan:

Perceptions and Realities” Pakistan Development Review. vol. 51, no.4, Pakistan Institute of

Development Economics. pp 303-316

Salman, A (2011) “A Complex Reality: Climate Change in Shigar Valley, Pakistan” Journal of

Social and Policy Sciences (J-SAPS) December, 2(1), pp.1-30.

Salman, A. Iqbal, N (2011) “Social Capital and Fiscal Decentralization” Pakistan Journal of Social

Sciences (PJSS) Vol. 31, No. 2 (December 2011), pp. 407-421.

Salman, A (2010) “Development, Well being and Sustainability” Research Paper Series 32

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI),Islamabad, Pakistan.

Salman, A. Majeed, Abdul, A. (2009) “Sustainable Incubator Management-A Case Study for

Pakistan” Pakistan Development Review, vol. 48, no 4. Part II. Pakistan: Pakistan Institute of

Development Economics.

Breyman, S. and Salman, A (2008) “Zero waste or Incineration: Struggles over waste and energy in

Twenty-First Century America,” Environmental Politics Journal Waste Infrastructure &

Movements special edition, USA.

Breyman S, Salman A (2010) “An Analysis of Obama’s AfPak Goal and First Objective: Setting

the Baseline and Prospects for Success” Pakistan Security Research Unit (PSRU), Research paper

no. 59, University of Bradford, UK.

Breyman S, Salman A. (2010) “Reaping the Whirlwind: Recent Developments in Pakistani

Counterinsurgency and Counter-terrorism Capabilities” Fletcher Forum for World Affairs, vol.34:2,

Tufts University, Boston, USA.

Gowdy, J and Salman, A (2007) “Climate Change and Economic Development: A Pragmatic

Approach,” Pakistan Development Review, vol. 46, no. 4, Part I, Pakistan: Pakistan Institute of

Development Economics.

Salman, A (2007) “Ecofeminist Movements-From North to South” Pakistan Development Review,

vol. 46, no. 4, Part II, Pakistan: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics.pp 853–864.

Salman, A (2009) “Africa: Mobiles Lead-Development Follows” Telecom Magazine,

Telecommunications Online & Horizon House Publications. 17-19 August 2009. Available at

http://www.telecoms-mag.com/article.asp?HH_ID=AR_5563

Working Papers Salman A (2016), ‘Blue Diplomacy: Transboundary Water Governance from a Foreign Policy

Lens’ publication by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung-Pakistan

Salman A (2016) ‘Comparison of Negotiation Stances of India and Pakistan in Climate

Negotiations’ publication by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung-Pakistan

Salman A (2016), ‘Corporate Governance Index- A Measure of Corporate Governance Practices

in Pakistan’ publication by International Food Policy Research Institute

Salman A (2014), ‘Mainstreaming Community Based Climate Change Adaptation in Pakistan’. 30

Occasional paper Series on Vulnerability and Resilience, Leadership for Environment and

Development (LEAD) Islamabad, Pakistan

Rahman. A, Salman A (2013), ‘District Level Climate Change vulnerability index of Pakistan’.

Publication by Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE)

Salman A (2011), ‘The Mountain Irrigation System (Suones) in Naters (Switzerland) and its Future’

Gowdy J. Salman A (2011), Institution and Ecosystem Functions: The Case of Keti Bunder,

Pakistan publication by Ecosystem Services Economics (ESE), United Nations Environmental

Program (UNEP)

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Business Case Studies (Under review 2015) Raja Z, Amjad F, Salman A, Rehman ur S. “Success or Failure, Alcoholic Beverages in Muslim

Country; A case of Murree Brewery”

Nazeer A, Amjad F, Salman A, Tariq Y. “Hardee’s Pakistan Outsourcing Decision – Motives, Risks

& Decisional Factors”

Salman A, Idrees T, Badar S, Shabbir A, Azhar S “COMSATS Institute of Information Technology

– An Excellence in Higher Education”

Mehboob F, Anum V, Zahid R, Amir M, Hasnain S, Salman A “Success Story of National Testing

Services in getting International Recognition”

Book Reviews Salman, A. (2010) on Debal Deb’s “Beyond Developmentality: Constructive inclusive freedom and

sustainability” Earthscan, London, 2009 in Journal of Ecological Economics.

Salman, A. (June 2009) on Arturo Escobar’s “Encountering Development: The Making and

Unmaking of the Third World,” Princeton University Press, 1994 in Pakistan Journal of Social

Sciences (PJSS), vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 161-162.

Online Publications (Opinion Pieces) “The Climate Maze: Lima COP 20 to Paris COP 21” The Frontier Post, Pakistan 07 Nov 2015

< http://www.thefrontierpost.com/article/350312/the-climate-maze-lima-cop-20-to-paris-cop-21/>

“From Hopeless to Hopeful” OpEdNews, USA, 21 July 2012,

<http://www.opednews.com/articles/From-Hopeless-to-Hopeful-by-Aneel-Salman-120720-

640.html>. “I have a Dream- COP17” OpEdNews, USA, 11 August 2011,

<http://www.opednews.com/articles/I-have-a-Dream-COP-17-by-Aneel-Salman-110810-

676.html>. “Pakistan for Sale” OpEdNews, USA, 08 June 2011,

<http://www.opednews.com/articles/Pakistan-for-Sale-by-Aneel-Salman-110605-575.html>. “Paradox of Revolution” OpEdNews, USA, 04 March 2011:

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Paradox-of-revolution-by-Aneel-Salman-110301-204.html

“Pakistan in the war against terrorism,” South Asian Analysis Group, India Paper No 3026, 27

January 2009:http://www.southasiaanalysis.org/%5Cpapers31%5Cpaper3026.html

“Pakistan: Economic Outlook and Priorities in 2009 - What and How?” South Asian Analysis

Group, India Paper No 3519, 25 Nov.

2009:http://www.southasiaanalysis.org/%5Cpapers36%5Cpaper3519.html

“Gojra Tragedy- A call for action” South Asian Analysis Group, India Paper No 3346, 11 August

2009:http://www.southasiaanalysis.org/%5Cpapers34%5Cpaper3346.html

“Time to say good bye uncle Sam,” Pakistan Daily,09 September, 2009.

“Spaghetti Bowl Situation in Pakistan,” Chowk, 16 October

2009:http://www.chowk.com/articles/16517

“Vindictive at their best-Pakistan Army,” Pakistan Politics, 20 July

2009:http://pkpolitics.com/2009/07/20/mean-at-their-best/

“Regulating transnational corporations,” Pakistan Daily, 29October

2009:http://www.globalpolicy.org/social-and-economic-policy/international-trade-and-

development-1-57/transnational-corporations/48379.html

“Sanctions or military action for Iran,” Pakistan Daily, 7 October

2009:http://www.daily.pk/sanctions-or-military-action-for-iran-11760/

Rapporteured conference panels during the Tenth Sustainable Development Conference (Dec.

2007) organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute

(SDPI):http://www.sdpi.org/help/research_and_news_bulletin/Oct_Dec_2007/index.htm

“Toxic Trains and Public Safety in New YorkState: The Case for Urgent Action,”Citizens’

Environmental Coalition for New York State Department:www.cectoxic.org

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“Cancer Prevention through Pollution Prevention: State Policies to Reduce the Public’s Exposure

to Carcinogens” publication of Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, Albany, New

York:www.cectoxic.org

“Will China overcome the major obstacles to her continued economic success?” available at

www.takingitglobal.com.

“The role of academics in Climate Change” available at www.takingitglobal.com.

“Application of Development Theories and Strategies for Pakistan” available at

www.takingitglobal.com.

“Environmental Impact of Tasman Oil spill in Pakistan” in SANDEE newsletter, March 2004.

“Afghanistan conflict and its effect on the environment” in Youth Action Summit report

,Netherlands, July 2002: www.takingitglobal.com

“Breaking the cycle of poverty in Pakistan”available at www.takingitglobal.com.

“Telecommunications, Privatization and Foreign investment- a path to Economic Development” in

The Development Times, July 2003.

“Elimination of Riba and its impact on Pakistan Economy” AkhbarulSiasat, Department of Political

Science, March 2000.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS/COURSES

International UNEP policy workshop on “Economics of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Building

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services into National Policy” and BIOECON at Kings College

Cambridge, UK. 20-24 September 2014.

Joint ICTP-IAEA College on “Identification and Assessment of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation

Actions (NAMAs) in Energy System Development to help combat Climate Change” at The Abdus

Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy. 5-9 May 2014.

23rd Biannual Research and Training Workshop organized by South Asian Network for

Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) at Kathmandu, Nepal. 5-10 December

2011.

Camp Resources XVII workshop organized by Center for Environmental and Resource Economic

Policy (CEnREP) in North Carolina State University, 24-25 June 2010.

Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Development Practices organized by the Earth Institute,

Columbia University, New York City, August- December 2008.

Professional Leadership Series from Archer Center for Student Leadership Development,

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY, USA, September-November 2007.

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Workshop jointly organized by South Asian

Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) and World Bank Institute

(WBI), 29 Oct.- 16 Nov. 2003 at AIT Center Bangkok, Thailand.

Econometrics for Environmental Economists organized by South Asian Network for Development

and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) at Dhaka, Bangladesh, 9-14 Dec. 2002.

National Training course on ‘Developing ESIA Guidelines for Large Hydropower Projects – With examples

from Pakistan’ organized by IUCN –Pakistan. 03 Dec 2013.

Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law from University Law College University of Punjab,

Lahore, Pakistan. 2004.

Post Graduate Diploma in Local Self Government, Department of Political Science, University of

Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. 2001.

Post Graduate Diploma in International Affairs, Department of Political Science, University of

Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. 2001.

Post Graduate Diploma in Statistics and Computing, Institute of Statistics University of Punjab,

Lahore, Pakistan, 2000.

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Institute of Business Administration

(IBA)University of Punjab, Lahore Pakistan 1998

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Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Finance, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and

Econometrics Courses from Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) Islamabad,

Pakistan from June- August 2004.

Intellectual property Rights organized by SMEDA & Lahore Chamber of Commerce, 21 June 2003.

Social Accountability 8000 organized by SMEDA & Lahore Chamber of Commerce, 15 Oct. 2002.

Asia’s Research and Proposal Writing Workshop in Environmental Economics organized by

SANDEE and REEP, 23-26 Sept. 2002.

Financial Management organized by SMEDA Government of Pakistan, 19-20 Sept. 2002.

Introduction to effective management skills organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and GTZ,

13 Sept. 2001.

How to develop customer focused quality culture organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and

GTZ, 15-16 Sept. 2001.

Understanding & Implementing ISO 9000 International System Standards organized by Lahore

Chamber of Commerce, December 1999-February 2000 (course of four modules).

Oracle 8 + Developer 2000 from Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering&

Technology, Lahore.

Survey of American History organized by the American Center, Lahore, 5-13 October 2000.

MERITS AND AWARDS 2015: Honorarium Grant for Exceptional Performance, COMSATS Institute of Information

Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

2014: Honorarium Grant for Exceptional Performance, COMSATS Institute of Information

Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

2013: Performance Commendation GIK Institute for Engg Sciences and Technology, Topi,

Pakistan.

2012: Performance Commendation, GIK Institute for Engg Sciences and Technology, Topi,

Pakistan.

2011: Postdoctoral Fellowship, National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) North South,

University of Bern, Switzerland.

2008-2010: Fulbright Scholar PhD studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York, USA.

2007-2010: Rensselaer Tuition Scholarship, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer

Polytechnic Institute, New York, USA.

2006-08: Fulbright Scholar, Graduate studies (MS), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York,

USA.

2005: Second position, Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law from University College

Lahore, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.

2000: Presidential Talent Scholarship, Masters in Economics, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.

2000: First position in the annual research paper competition ‘Elimination of Riba and its impact on

Pakistan economy,’ Ibn-e-Khuldoon, Deptt of Economics, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.

1999: Gold Medalist and Roll of Honor in MBA (Hons) at AMDC School of Management Studies

Lahore, Pakistan.

1999: Third position, Post-Graduate Diploma in Local Self Government, Punjab University, Lahore,

Pakistan.

1998: Second position, Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Punjab University, Lahore,

Pakistan.

1994 and 1996: Winner of Annual Poetry Competition at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore,

Pakistan.

MEMBERSHIPS The International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE), USA.

United States Society for Ecological Economics (USSEE), USA.

Pakistan Fulbright Alumni Association, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Ecoworld - The Global Environmental Community, USA.

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Punjab University Economic Alumni Society, Pakistan.

South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE), Nepal.

Management Association of Pakistan.

LANGUAGES English: Fluent in writing, speech and comprehension.

Urdu: Fluent in writing, speech and comprehension.

Punjabi: Fluent in writing, speech and comprehension.

French: Minimal working knowledge both written and verbal.

Hindi: Basic understanding and verbal knowledge.

Italian: Minimal verbal knowledge.

PC KNOWLEDGE Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Stata, Eviews (Package for economists).

Programming C++, COBOL, FoxPro, C, FORTRAN & Oracle.

Adequate knowledge of hardware and networking.

REFERENCES

Arif Jabbar Khan

Country Director Oxfam in Pakistan

House 25, College Road, F-7/2

Islamabad

Tel: +92 51 265 3341-2

Mob : +92 3018569526

arkhan@oxfam.org.uk

Jahangir Bashar

Rector

Ghulam Ishaq Khan (GIK) Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology,

Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

T:+92-938-281-026

E:rector@giki.edu.pk

Dr. John Gowdy

Rittenhouse Teaching Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Economics

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3208 Sage Hall

Troy, New York 12180

T: (518) 276-8094

E-mail: gowdyj@rpi.edu