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Speech on Israel-Palestine motion at Lib Dem autumn conference 2024, Brighton

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Yesh Atid has supported military actions in Gaza. 

Their leader Yair Lapid presided over the deadliest escalation in violence since 2006 in the West Bank during his 6 month prime ministership in 2022. 

While we may consider engaging Yesh Atid, we should also be questioning their observer membership of Liberal International. They do not share our liberal values. Continue reading Speech on Israel-Palestine motion at Lib Dem autumn conference 2024, Brighton

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Hyphenated: Episode 21 – Libya, UK race relations

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This week our panel discuss the aftermath of the devastating natural disasters in Morocco and Libya, and what a viral Peckham shop fracas says about UK race relations. Plus, critic Leila Latif on the must-see movies at the London Film Festival. Continue reading Hyphenated: Episode 21 – Libya, UK race relations

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The West needs to think again on African gas

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With the breakdown in relations with Russia endangering gas supplies, the West should rethink its policy on embargoing development finance for gas deposits in Africa. Continue reading The West needs to think again on African gas

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The Political Economy of Hydropower Dependant Nations – A Case Study of Zambia

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Imad Ahmed has written a fascinating and meticulously researched book on Zambia, which details the various challenges posed by hydroelectric power. This book is a must-read for all interested in Zambia and energy policy in the developing world. Continue reading The Political Economy of Hydropower Dependant Nations – A Case Study of Zambia

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Seismic costs

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Dawn | October 7, 2018 Imaduddin Ahmed WHEN considering investment in an infrastructure project, responsible investors or donors would ask: what is the need? What are the financial, social and environmental costs? What are the risks and the unknowns? Is the project likely to yield higher costs than benefits? Is the project the best option to address the need? Pakistan’s judiciary and government have called upon Pakistanis to invest in the Diamer-Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund, and yet they have insufficiently addressed these questions. The Supreme Court’s online app­eal is not accompanied by a feasibility study. From the outside looking … Continue reading Seismic costs

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Acumen share pioneering investment philosophy with Bartlett PhD students

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18 December 2017 | Bartlett News Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management PhD Candidate Imad Ahmed reports on a talk from Mr Farrukh Khan of Acumen. Following dinner in the Great Hall of Goodenough College, Acumen’s Chief Business Development Officer … Continue reading Acumen share pioneering investment philosophy with Bartlett PhD students

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After off-grid electricity, what chance off-grid water?

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Financial Times | 31 July, 2017 Innovative solutions bring the prospect of accessible water to the isolated poor By Imaduddin Ahmed   Fifty-one million people lack access to safe water in the core East African Community member states of Tanzania, … Continue reading After off-grid electricity, what chance off-grid water?

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Leapfrogging into the light

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Financial Times | 27 March, 2017 Solar systems help Rwanda government switch from provider to regulator of electricity by Imaduddin Ahmed Mobile phones were the “leapfrog” … Continue reading Leapfrogging into the light

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A cross-border friendship puts women in the driving seat

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An Indo-Pak friendship born in the United States underlines the shared value of women’s empowerment Aman ki Asha | Dec 2, 2015 Imaduddin Ahmed Sightings of women driving pink rickshaws around Lahore have seized global media attention about the initiative to enfranchise women, those seeking to supplement their livelihood as well as those seeking safe passage. I first heard about the Pink Rickshaw being voiced as a concept some time back at the work desk of my ever-active khala (mother’s sister), Zar Aslam, when I was on a visit from Rwanda to see family in Lahore. That’s when I learnt … Continue reading A cross-border friendship puts women in the driving seat