Comments for Learners’ Republic https://learnersrepublic.com Community of Scholars, Practitioners & Readers. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:40:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Comment on My Waste, My Responsibility by Usman Bajwa https://learnersrepublic.com/my-waste-my-responsibility/#comment-19 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:51:32 +0000 /?p=444#comment-19 I agree with the idea and also suggest development authorities or municipal administration or waste management companies in case of large cities should introduce commercial fee in all commercial areas of cities like shopping malls, food streets, markets and bazars.

]]> Comment on Climate Resilient Cities for Sustainable Pakistan by Haider Ali https://learnersrepublic.com/climate-resilient-cities-for-sustainable-pakistan/#comment-9 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:28:53 +0000 /?p=382#comment-9 Well, it’s a good piece of writing covers most of the aspects that are causing severe repercussion to not only our environment but health as well. Urban planning at this juncture is the need of the hour in order to tackle climate change which in turn affects economy as well. However, rainwater collection is an easy step to be opted but awareness is required in this regard. You might quite various examples of Pakistan and lesson learns.

]]> Comment on Polyethene Bag Ban: Implementation and Implications by Shimail Daud Arain https://learnersrepublic.com/polythene_bag_ban_implementation_and_implications/#comment-8 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:04:14 +0000 /?p=397#comment-8 Sometimes doing right things without priorities confuses implementing such causes. Is the biggest problem collecting and disposal of solid waste and grey liquid waste or banning of certain things without distribution network of alternative. What’s being sold looks sassy for urban elite!

]]> Comment on Polyethene Bag Ban: Implementation and Implications by Ayesha Bilal https://learnersrepublic.com/polythene_bag_ban_implementation_and_implications/#comment-7 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:40:58 +0000 /?p=397#comment-7 Agreed. Unfortunately the transition is not smooth and there are no alternatives being offered. Instead of helping it will lead to more frustration since the only implementation method is harrassment. This can’t be sustainable.

]]> Comment on Building the Innovation Economy by Shahjahan Chaudhary https://learnersrepublic.com/building-the-innovation-economy/#comment-5 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:55:09 +0000 /?p=311#comment-5 In reply to Ayesha Bilal.

While I used to believe in the “brain drain” theory – I have reversed my views. We need to rapidly produce and export tech talent around the world. Without connecting Pakistan’s innovation economy to global tech hubs – we cannot accelerate our exposure or growth.

We should also solve the challenges facing entrepreneurs and innovators locally to build our capacity for growth and global orientation.

]]> Comment on Building the Innovation Economy by Yusuf https://learnersrepublic.com/building-the-innovation-economy/#comment-4 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:18:21 +0000 /?p=311#comment-4 Well written. Addresses major issues and questions and is heartfelt. Would be good to maybe mention outcomes of NICKarachi to date? Also Ignite funds but also designed the program based on a study of why incubators have failed or succeeded around the world since 1965. The RFP and contract manifested this design and principles.

]]> Comment on Building the Innovation Economy by Ayesha Bilal https://learnersrepublic.com/building-the-innovation-economy/#comment-3 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:35:25 +0000 /?p=311#comment-3 Well said. Innovation can be a driver for future growth of our country. Not only is there a lack of institutions but unfortunately also a lack of teachers/trainers/professors owning to massive brain drain. How can we stop young people getting training or technical education from going abroad so they can invest their time to innovate in Pakistan?

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