Professional Summary [Detailed CV follows on Page 1-14] Dr. Jahangir Achakzai is Associate Dean and Associate Professor (TTS) of Economics at the University of Balochistan (UOB). He has worked as Dean Faculty of Management Sciences of UOB during 2009-10. Dr. Achakzai completed his PhD in Economics from University of Balochistan and WTO Secretariat Geneva, Switzerland in 2006. He has been serving the University as faculty member for the last 25 years (1990-2015), most recently as Head of the Economics Department. He serves on several high-level committees/ commissions and taskforces of the government. He is also a referee for numerous academic journals. His research interests lie in the areas of international trade, regional trade, development economics; and agricultural economics. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 articles, book chapters and professional reports. He is the author of District Profile (Gazetteer) of Loralai; Chaghi; Kech; Kharan; Barkhan; Khuzdar, and Kech (Updated Version 2003) under the Dutch Govt: Project Improving the System of Development Planning in Balochistan (IMPLAN) in collaboration with Planning & Development Department Government of Balochistan Quetta. He has a blend of work experience as Socio-economic Consultant with International organizations like; UNDP, UNICEF, USAID, WORLD BANK, Asian Development Bank, EU, Dutch government, and CRS international, national organizations including; PARC, PCRWR, Ministry of women development, Ministry of Social welfare, P & D Department and Supreme court Pakistan. As consultant his research reports include Minority communities empowerment to protect their rights and promote understanding for peace, tolerance and equity for conflict prevention (2009) to European Community (EC). Extension interventions through Public and private sector in agriculture of Balochistan (2008) to Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Islamabad. Economic Profile of poor women in Slumps of Quetta (2005) Report to Ministry of Women Development Islamabad. Need Assessment Project of women prisoners in jails of Balochstan (2004) to Ministry of Women Development Islamabad. Lost/ kidnapped/ runaway children in Balochistan, (2001) to UNICEF Balochistan. Access of Rural Women to Health Facilities in Balochistan. (1999) Report to Women s Studies center University of Balochistan. Comparative Study of Tube well and Karez System in Balochistan. (1990) Report to Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR). Problems of Informal Sector in Balochistan (1991) Report to Planning & Development Department Government of Balochistan Quetta. Channels and Margins of apple production in Balochistan (1986) Economics Department UOB. He has also severed as Member Supreme Court Inspection Commission for the inspection of PSDP Schemes of Govt. of Balochistan in 2013.During 2001-2002 he has served as Co-Consultant on a World Bank Study, Impact Assessment of Community Support and After Care Activities of Balochistan Community Irrigation And Agricultural Project (BCIAP) a World Bank funded project. His academic research has appeared in International Journal of Humanities and Social Science USA; International Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences; Pakistan Development Review, Lahore Journal of Economics; FWU Journal of Social Sciences; Central Asia Journal; Sarhad Journal of Agriculture; Pakistan Economic and Social Review etc. Being HEC recognized Supervisor in economics, he has supervised one PhD, 8 MPhil and 35 Master s theses. Research Interest: International trade, regional trade, agricultural (Horticulture) development, Livestock development; poverty analysis; child labor; impact assessment studies. 1
CURRICULUM VITAE 1. PERSONAL DETAILS Name: Present Position: PhD Supervisor: DR. JAHANGIR KHAN ACHAKZAI Associate Dean Faculty of Management Sciences Chairperson Economics Department & Associate Professor (TTS) HEC Recognized PhD Supervisor in Economics Address: Locality: Nationality: Place of Birth: Health: Bungalow No. 7 Colvin Road Quetta. Pak Phone # 2821351, 9211435(Off) Mobile # 03337803454, Fax # 2843949 E-Mail: jachakzai@yahoo.com District Killa Abdullah (Baluchistan) Pakistani. Balochistan, Pakistan Excellent. Education: 1987 Masters University of Balochistan (With Distinction) 2002 M.Phil. University of Balochistan 2006 PhD. University of Balochistan & World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland Postdoctoral Fellowship: Fellowship at School of Environment &Resources & Development (SERD) Asian Institute of 2009 Technology (AIT), Bangkok Awards & Distinctions: 1987 Distinction in Masters 2005 PhD- support Award of WTO Geneva, Switzerland 2
2. Full Time Academic Appointments: March 2015 Till date December 2009 Till date December 2009 July 2010 January 2015 (Case in process) May 2014 Till date April 2007 May 2014 April 2000 April 2007 June 1990 March 2000 May 1989 May 1990 Chairperson Economics Department University of Balochistan Associate Dean Faculty of Management Sciences University of Balochistan Acting Dean Faculty of Management Sciences University of Balochistan Professor (TTS) Economics Department University of Balochistan Associate Professor (TTS) Economics Department University of Balochistan Assistant Professor (TTS) Economics Department University of Balochistan Assistant Professor Economics Department University of Balochistan Lecturer Economics Department University of Balochistan Lecturer Economics Government College Nushki, Balochistan 3. University Management & University Management and Administration at AIT Administration Training Extension, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, 2009 4. Consultancy Appointments: Nov 2012 Jan 2013 Member Supreme Court Inspection Commission for the inspection of PSDP Schemes of Govt. of Balochistan June-Aug 2009 Consultant on evaluation study titled Minority communities empowerment to protect their rights and promote understanding for peace, tolerance and equity for conflict prevention by Water Environment & Sanitation Society (WESS) Quetta and funded by European Community (EC). January 2004 Consultant on a study Need Assessment Project of Women 3
June 2004 Prisoners in Jails of Balochistan Province in collaboration with Ministry of Women Development Social Welfare Government of Pakistan. October 2001 May 2002 May 2001 September 2001 Nov 1996 Oct 1997 January 1995 June 1995 Co-Consultant on a World Bank Study, Impact Assessment of Community Support and After Care Activities of Balochistan Community Irrigation And Agricultural Project (BCIAP). Socio-economic Consultant on a study Lost/kidnapped/ Runaway children in Balochistan Funded by UNICEF Balochistan. Socio economic Consultant to author District Profiles of Chagai, Loralai, Barkhan, and Kharan in Dutch Govt: Project Improving the System of Development Planning in Balochistan (IMPLAN) in collaboration with National Management Consultants and the research staff of the Provincial Research Wing, Planning & Development Department Government of Balochistan Quetta. Consultant on Gaps in Community Savings under BRSP step up model and the possibility of full exploitation of savings potential of village organizations under Balochistan Rural Support Program (BRSP) set up. 5. Project Appointments July 2006 June 2008 July 2004 Dec 2004 May 1998 May 1999 October 1993 September 1994 Co-principal Investigator on a project Extension interventions through Public and private sector in agriculture of Balochistan. The project was conducted by Economics Department University of Balochistan and sponsored by Pakistan Agriculture Research Council Islamabad (PARC). Principal Investigator on a project Economic profile of poor women in Slumps of Quetta. The project was conducted by Women s Studies Center University of Balochistan Quetta. Principal Investigator on a project Access of rural Women to health facilities in Balochistan. The project was conducted by Women s Studies center University of Balochistan Quetta. Researcher on a project Economic Effects of Migration from Rural areas to Cities (a case study of Balochistan Province of Pakistan) worked during my stay 4
at Britain, in the Center for Planning University of Strethclyde Glasgow (UK). May 1991 October 1991 June 1988 June 1990 June 1987 May 1988 Researcher on a project Problems of Informal Sector in Balochistan Conducted by Dutch Government and Planning & Development Department Government of Balochistan Quetta. Research Officer on the Project titled Comparative Study of Tube well and Karez System in Balochistan, conducted by Economic Research Unit, Department of Economics, UOB, Sponsored by Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), financed by USAID. Researcher Officer on Housing and Housingusers project conducted by Applied Economics Research Center, University of Karachi & HBFC. 6. Associated Appointments May 1997 April 2007 Deputy Director/Research Associate in Women s Studies Center (WSC), University of Balochistan. 7. Advisory & Administrative Services to University 7.1 Board of Advanced Studies & Research UOB Since 2011 Member of Board of Advanced Studies & Research 7.2 Finance & Planning Committee UOB Since 2012 Member Finance & Planning Committee 7.3 Scholarship Committee UOB Since 2010 Member of University Scholarship Committee 7.4 Social Science Committee UOB Since 2010 Member of Social Science Committee 7.5 Appellant Committee of UFM UOB Since 2010 Member of Appellant Committee of UFM 7.6 Departmental Research Committee Since 2007 Member of Departmental Research Committee 7.7 Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), UOB Since 2007 Coordinator Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) 7.8 Departmental Board of Studies Since 2002 Member of Departmental Board of Studies 5
7.9 Departmental Admission Committee Since 2000 Member of Departmental Admission Committee 8. Member Curriculum Revision Committee of HEC from Balochistan since 2011 9. Member of Council of Social Sciences (COSS) Pakistan since 2011 10. PhD Supervisor: HEC Recognized PhD Supervisor since 2011 11. Member HEC: Thematic Research Grant Committee of HEC since 2014 12. MPhil/ PhD Supervision a) University of Balochistan PhD Students: 1. Mr. Inayatullah: Socio- economic Impact of Small Scale Industries on Development of Balochistan M.Phil. Students: 1. Mr. Sadullah Khan: An analysis of vegetable marketing in Balochistan. 2. Mr. Arbab Mohammad Jahandad: Technical change & Agricultural development in Balochistan 3. Miss. Nadia Khan: Empirical Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth, A Study on Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sirilanka 4. Mr. Gulam Mehdi: Participation of Rural Women in Income Earning Activities through Poultry Raising. 5. Mr. Barkat Ali: Poverty assessment in the Socio-economic Context of Balochistan. b) Command & Staff College Quetta: Research Scholar /Supervisor of Students of Command & Staff College Quetta each year. c) National Institute of Management (NIM) Quetta: Guest Speaker/ Research Scholar in Mid-Career Management Course for officers 6
Federal Government, Provincial Govt. and Autonomous bodies of Grade 18 who are at the threshold of promotion to the next higher Grade each year at NIM Quetta: M.Phil./ PhD Thesis Evaluated: PhD Thesis: The following PhD Theses have been evaluated; 1. Chinese Trade Through Gwadar Port: Benefits to Pakistan By Kausor Takreem Area Study Centre (Russia, China & Central Asia) University of Peshawar Oct. 2012 M.Phil. Thesis: 1. Major Causes of Rural-Urban and Forced Migration in Khyber Pukhtoonkhawa By Mr. Ikramullah Department of Economics University of Peshawar Feb. 2011 2. The Determinants of Stock Prices in Pakistan by Miss. Mehr-Un- Nisa Department of Applied Economics. University of Karachi 3. The Contribution of Tourism Development to Economic Growth in Pakistan Mr. Mehmood Khan, Department of Applied Economics University of Karachi 12. Articles Published in HEC Recognized Journals 12.1. Jahangir Achakzai Conflict-prevention through protection of religious minority rights for promoting peace tolerance and equity in International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS), Volume.1 NO. 4 April 2015 Center for Promoting Ideas (CPI) USA. 12.2. Jahangir Achakzai, Shakira Bukhari, and Mohammad Azam Tahir Women Prisoners Access to Education & Training: A Report from Balochistan Vol.9, No.2 Winter 2015 FWU Journal of Social Sciences Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Peshawar. 12.3. Jahangir Achakzai Exploring the Prospects of Pakistan s Trade in ECO Bloc & Identification of Tradable Products in Central Asia Journal of the Area Study Center University of Peshawar 2013 12.4. Jahangir Achakzai: Impact of Agricultural Extension Services on the Use of Fertilizer in Balochistan Province Sarhad Journal of Agriculture Volume NO. 29(2), 2013. University of Peshawar University of Peshawar 2013 7
12.5. Jahangir Achakzai, Abdul Rashid, Shakira Bukhari, The Impact of Training Interventions on Women Development A Report from Balochistan Vol.6, No.2 Winter 2012 FWU Journal of Social Sciences Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Peshawar. 12.6. Saubia Ramzan, Uzma Mukhtar, Jahangir Achakzai, Effectiveness of Training Techniques for Human Resource in the NGOs of Balochistan: An Innovative Perspective International Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences Vol. 2, No.12; December 2012 12.7. Jahangir Achakzai & Shakira Bukhari Situation and Needs Assessment of Women in Jails A Case Study of Province of Balochistan Vol.6, No.1 Summer 2012 FWU Journal of Social Sciences Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Peshawar. 12.8. Jahangir Achakzai Causes and Effects of Runaway Children Crisis: Evidence from Balochistan Pakistan Economic and Social Review Volume 49, No. 2 (Winter 2011), Economics department University of Punjab 12.9. Jahangir Achakzai Pak-Iran Trade Expansion: The Irritants & Policy Challenges in Central Asia Journal of the Area Study Center University of Peshawar Issue 67 winter 2010 12.10. Jahangir Achakzai, Dr. Jan Mohammad, Dr. Sobia Ramzan Keeping Vigilance at all Times: Preventing lost children in International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS), Volume.1 NO. 2 February 2011 Center for Promoting Ideas (CPI) USA. 12.11. Jahangir Achakzai & Shakira Bukhari Micro Credit A Strategy for Poverty Alleviation among Rural Women in Balochistan paper accepted for publication in Balochistan Review Balochistan Study Center U.O.B Quetta. 12.12. Jahangir Achakzai Analyzing Pak-Iran Trade Dynamics in Economic Cooperation Organization Region Using Gravity Model in Central Asia Journal of the Area Study Center University of Peshawar, Issue 66 summer 2010. 12.14. Jahangir Achakzai Unilateral Liberalization versus Regional Integration The Case of ECO Member Countries Paper published in The Lahore Journal of Economics Volume 15, No.1 Jan- June, 2010 Pakistan. 12.15. Jahangir Achakzai An Analysis of the Pak ECO Recorded Trade during the Decade 1993-2003 in Central Asia Journal of the Area Study Center University of Peshawar, Issue 65 winter 2009 12.16. Zahid Marwat & Jahangir Achakzai A Comparative Study of Israel and Iran Defence Capabilities in Defence Journal Volume. 13 No. 2 Sep-Oct 2009 12.17. Jahangir Achakzai Poverty and Women s Health: A Case Study of Rural Balochistan, in Balochistan Review Volume, NO.XXII No. 2, 2009 Balochistan Study Center U.O.B Quetta. 8
12.18. Jahangir Achakzai Intra-ECO Trade: A Potential Region for Pakistan s future Trade Pakistan Development Review (PDR) Volume 45 Number 3 Autumn 2006 Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad. Pakistan. 12.19. Jahangir Achakzai An Analysis of the Intra Regional Trade of Pakistan in ECO Region, a gravity model approach, Vol. No. 56 June 2005 WTO Secretariat Geneva, June, 2005. 12.20. Jahangir Achakzai An Analysis of the Constraints on Pak-Iran Bilateral Trade Expansion, in Research Journal University of Balochistan. Vol.2No.2. Oct 2004 12.21.Jahangir Achakzai The Commodity & Geographic Concentration of Pakistan s Exports, ECONOMICA Volume NO.I, 2003. Balochistan University Quetta 12.22. Jahangir Achakzai Women s Poor Accessibility to health facilities in rural Balochistan, Balochistan Review Volume, NO.IV, 2001. Balochistan Study Center U.O.B Quetta. 12.23. Jahangir Achakzai Enhancing the role of rural Women in Economic Development of Balochistan, Balochistan Review Volume, NO.1 1998. Balochistan Study Center U.O.B Quetta. 13. Books Published/ Authored Development Profile of District Loralai Published By Quetta Printing Press 1997 Development Profile of District Chaghi Published By Quetta Printing Press 1997 Development Profile of District Kharan Published By Quetta Printing Press 1998 Development Profile of District Barkhan Published By Quetta Printing Press 1997 Development Profile of District Khuzdar Published By Quetta Printing Press 1998 Development Profile of District Kech (Updated Version) Published By Quetta Printing Press 2003 14. Reports to Government & International Agencies 9
14.1. Inspection report of Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) Schemes of Govt. of Balochistan (2013), submitted to Supreme Court of Pakistan. 14.2. Minority communities empowerment to protect their rights and promote understanding for peace, tolerance and equity for conflict prevention (2009) Report to Water Environment & Sanitation Society (WESS) Quetta & European Community (EC). 14.3. Extension interventions through Public and private sector in agriculture of Balochistan (2008) Report to Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Islamabad. 14.4. Economic Profile of poor women in Slumps of Quetta (2005) Report to Women s Studies center University of Balochistan & Ministry of Women Development Islamabad. 14.5. Need Assessment Project of women prisoners in jails of Balochstan (2004) Report to Women s Studies center University of Balochistan & Ministry of Women Development Islamabad. 14.6. Lost/ kidnapped/ runaway children in Balochistan, (2001) Report to UNICEF Balochistan. 14.7. Access of Rural Women to Health Facilities in Balochistan. (1999) Report to Women s Studies center University of Balochistan & Ministry of Women Development Islamabad. 14.8. Problems of Informal Sector in Balochistan (1991) Report to Planning & Development Department Government of Balochistan Quetta. 14.9. Comparative Study of Tube well and Karez System in Balochistan. (1990) Report to Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR). 15. Seminars Organized at National Level Aug 2009 Nov 1999 Dec 1998 Organized National Seminar on Baluchistan Economic Development Forum by University of Balochistan Asia Foundation Islamabad Organized National Seminar on Who Says Communities cannot speak for themselves by Women Studies Centre University of Balochistan & Government of Netherlands. Organized National Seminar on Women and Poverty: Related Impacts by Women Studies Centre University of Balochistan & Ministry of Women Development and Social Welfare Department 16. Research Grant Won 10
16.1. European Community (EC) for the Research Project Minority communities empowerment to protect their rights and promote understanding for peace, tolerance and equity for conflict prevention (2009). 16.2. Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Islamabad. For the Research Project Extension interventions through Public and private sector in agriculture of Balochistan (2008). 16.3. Ministry of Women Development Islamabad for the Research Project Economic Profile of poor women in Slumps of Quetta (2005). 16.4. President of Pakistan through Ministry of Women Development Islamabad for the Research Project Need Assessment Project of women prisoners in jails of Balochstan (2004). 16.5. World Bank for the Research Project Impact Assessment of Community Support and After Care Activities of Balochistan Community Irrigation And Agricultural Project (BCIAP), 2003. 16.6. UNICEF Islamabad for the Research project Lost/ kidnapped/ runaway children in Balochistan, (2001). 16.7. Ministry of Women Development Islamabad for the Research Project Access of Rural Women to Health Facilities in Balochistan. (1999). 16.8. Planning & Development Department Government of Balochistan Problems of Informal Sector in Balochistan (1991) 16.9. USAID & PCRWR (Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resource) for the Research Project Comparative Study of Tube well and Karez System in Balochistan. (1990) 17. Paper Presented at Seminars/Workshops Sep 2014 May 2012 April 2012 Paper presented at National Conference Balochistan Development Forum University of Balochistan & HEC at Quetta Serena Hotel. Paper presented at International Seminar on Pak-Afghan Transit Trade: Dynamics, Challenges and Prospects University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa.May 2012 Paper presented at International Seminar on Pak-Afghan Transit Trade: Dynamics, Challenges and Prospects University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Presented paper at International Conference on the Emerging Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan at Quid -e-azam University Islamabad 11
April 2011 Presented paper at First International Conference on Promotion of Social Science Research in Pakistani Universities: Prospects and Challenges held in Islamabad. Dec 2009 Nov 2007 June 2005 Paper presented at National Workshop on "Youth Action for Democracy and Peace-building on Campuses" organized by BARGAD Pakistan. Paper presented at National Seminar on WTO Regime and its implications on Pakistan s economy organized by Pakistan Manpower Institute Islamabad Paper presented at World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat Geneva Switzerland Nov 2008 Nov 1999 Oct 1999 April 1998 May 1997 Oct 1996 Nov 1991 Oct 1991 Participated in Workshop on Testing & Assessment organized by Learning Innovation Department HEC in collaboration with Agha Khan University Examination Board. Workshop on National Plan of Action (NPA) organized by Social Welfare Department Govt. of Balochistan. Workshop on Role of Civil Society in Social Development Organized by UNDP Balochistan. Workshop on Poverty Alleviation through social mobilization, Organized by National Consultation Group for poverty alleviation through social mobilization process in Pakistan. Workshop on Socio-Economic Problems of Balochistan, Organized by Institute of Balochistan Studies Workshop on Development of the Socio-Economic District Profiles of Balochistan, Organized by IMPLAN Project of Dutch Government. Participated in Provincial workshop on Implementation of the National Manpower Commission s Report Organized by Manpower Division Pakistan and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung of Germany PDD-GD Workshop, Planning and Development Government of Balochistan and Growth Dynamics University Institute the Netherlands. 12
18. International linkage Developed including Joint Venture, Program and Collaboration: Successfully established linkages and working as Researcher/ Socioeconomic Consultant since 1987 with UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank, Asian Development Bank USAID, EU, Dutch Government, and CRS etc. the detail can be seen under Section.9 Along with the International Organization, joint ventures/ projects with national organizations (like PARC, PCRWR, and Ministry of women development, P & D Department, AERC, HBFC, State Bank of Pakistan, PIDE, and Planning Commission etc.) have also been successfully completed., the detail can be seen under Section.9 19. Member Delegation/ International Negotiation Visited different Universities of Thailand in 2009 as member of the University delegation in order to establish linkages among the faculty as well as students, to negotiate admission and tuition fees and to sign MOUs with Universities of Thailand AS member of the delegation with Vice chancellor University of Balochistan visited different Universities of Islamic Republic of Iran in 2005 in order to establish linkages among the universities of both the neighboring countries 20. Visits Abroad: 21.1 Study Tour of United Kingdom (UK) in 1993 21.2. Study Tour of Switzerland in 2004 21.3. Study Tour of Thailand in 2008 & 2009 21.4. Study Tour of Iran in 2004 21.5. Study Tour of Afghanistan in 2000 21.6. Study Tour of France in 2005 21.7. Study Tour of Turkey in 2005 21.8. Study Tour of Bangladesh in 2005 21. Languages (Speak, Read, Write) English (SRW) Pashto (SRW) 13 Urdu (SRW) Arabic (RW)
22. References Brahvi (S) Persian (R) 1. Professor Dr. Naeem ur Rehman Khattak Economics Department University of Peshawar Telephone # 0919216178 2. Dr. S.M.Arif Professor Economics Department University of Balochistan Telephone # 081 14