Primarily policy research articles but also any other policy research media outputs produced by PRIME Associate Fellows can be topics relating to the economy of Pakistan, and on the following:
1. Policy realms 2. Economics
3. Energy
4. Agriculture
5. Water
6. Climate
7. Education
8. Healthcare
The standard structure of an output from a PRIME Fellow must be based on
1. Explaining a problem 2. Contextualizing the debate by referring to existing solutions 3. Offering or endorsing a solution consistent with the classical liberal/libertarian perspective
As these articles are designed as a direct contribution to public policy, it is important that the
reference to debate should be linked with policy on the ground.
Here’s an example of a Problem – Literature – Solution structure.
Problem: Most Pakistanis do not have access to clean drinking water in their homes
Existing Solutions: For the last many years, various federal and provincial governments have
invested billions of rupees in clean drinking water projects centered around provision of water
filtration plants, from where citizens can collect water free of cost. Proposed Solution: will be based on the principles of subsidiarity (local solutions) and cost recovery (user fee) along with necessary investment from the government. As this example hopefully suggests, these articles should not be empty rhetoric, but based on sound reasoning backed up with argument and evidence.
This opportunity is for the professional development of Young people, and candidates within the
age of 21 to 29 years of age are eligible to apply.
