Discrimination and inequality are deeply entrenched malaises in our society. Education is the most significant arena to be investigated from this perspective. For all intents and purposes, it builds and sustains children’s attitudes for the rest of their lives. Potentially, the outlooks and impressions picked up through this process cast their impact in all arenas of social life.
Category: Research and Publications
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Education and Inequality (Discerning the Foundation of Citizenry)
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Single National Curriculum (SNC) to National Curriculum of Pakistan (NCP)
This book situates the Single National Curriculum (SNC), later termed the National Curriculum of Pakistan (NCP), within broader theories of education and curriculum, drawing on classical and contemporary educational thought to frame its analysis. It critically evaluates the content, pedagogy, claims, and implications of the SNC/NCP, contrasting official promises of equity, quality, and consensus with the realities revealed in curriculum guidelines, model textbooks, and policy actions. By tracing the evolution of curriculum reforms since 2006 and examining the intense national debate triggered by the SNC and the proposed New Education Policy, the book highlights the conceptual, pedagogical, and constitutional flaws of a reform that sought centralised uniformity in a devolved education system.
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Local Government and Civic Services in Multan, Layyah and Bahawalpur
Generally, there is a limited research regarding how and what kind of decentralization contributes to social development and civic services. The study in hand explores the hypothesis that the quality and prioritization of citizens fundamental needs are instrumental through improves local governance. It also reveals how former councilors perceive their role and the role of local government in ensuring civic facilities. When, where and what kind of action,authority, representation, or responsibility, is meant to be dispensed off, has also been examined from the councilor as well as technical and legal perspectives.
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Sectarian Discrimination and Violence Against Shia Community
Precisely, through a thorough investigation and compilation of data, the Institute of Development Research and Corresponding Capabilities (IDRAC), has put forward a succinct description and analysis of the phase of terrorism and target killing that Shia community and Hazara Shia community, have been through. Also the report aptly scrutinizes and suggests, what the provincial and federal government needs to do to strengthen the tenuous rather fragile state of peace at present.
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Manual: Climate Change Adaptation, Preparedness and Disaster Risk Reduction
This user friendly DRR and CCA training manual is designed to help teachers, students, communities, school councils, partner staff and CARE International, Pakistan (CIP’s) project staff to conduct training of trainers (ToTs) on Climate Change Adaptability (CCA), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and School Disaster Risk Management (SDRM). The manual systematically presents the fundamental concepts as well as means and strategies to prevent and/or reduce a range of risks. The practical insights in this manual are meant to empower educators, students, activists and communities not only in skillfully adjusting to the changing climate conditions but also in effectively reducing multiple threats of disasters.