International Programme for Development and Stability (IPDS) – 2025
Dates: 15th – 17th September 2025
Organized by: Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad
Location: NDU Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan
The International Programme for Development and Stability (IPDS) – 2025 is a prestigious three-day workshop aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration on key issues related to regional and national development and stability. This initiative brings together:
Foreign Security Advisers (FSAs)
Diplomatic staff from various embassies
Representatives from international agencies
Prominent members of civil society
The programme serves as a platform for cross-sector exchange of ideas, regional cooperation, and knowledge sharing.
Promote Shared Understanding:
Encourage mutual insights and perspectives on the themes of development and stability within Pakistan and the broader region.
Analyze Global and Regional Shifts:
Explore the changing global and regional landscape, and the enabling conditions essential for sustainable development and investment attraction.
Focus on Economic Opportunities:
Discuss key areas such as trade, investment, and entrepreneurship in Pakistan, while identifying emerging opportunities for growth.
Future-Oriented Dialogue:
Engage in forward-looking discussions on the role of media and technology in shaping development dynamics.
Eligibility: Open to relevant professionals as outlined above.
Mode of Participation: Self-Finance Basis
Fee: PKR 100,000 per individual
Application Deadline: 15th August 2025