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Is Economic Growth Inclusive in Punjab, Pakistan? A District-Level Assessment Using the Composite Index

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Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din

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Develops a six-dimensional Inclusive Growth Index for 36 Punjab districts using OECD composite index methodology, revealing significant spatial disparities and identifying priority districts for targeted policy intervention.

This paper develops a composite Inclusive Growth Index (IGI) for 36 districts of Punjab, Pakistan, incorporating six overarching dimensions: (i) economic, (ii) amenities, (iii) gender equity and financial inclusion, (iv) human development, (v) governance, and (vi) sustainability. Following the OECD Handbook of Composite Indices methodology, the study constructs a spatially disaggregated picture of inclusive growth performance across Punjab’s districts. The spatial mapping of the IGI reveals significant intra-provincial disparities, with peripheral districts systematically lagging on multiple dimensions of inclusive growth. Findings provide an evidence-based basis for targeting public investment and policy interventions toward the most excluded districts, contributing to Punjab’s sustainable and equitable development agenda.

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Mohey-ud-din, G. Is Economic Growth Inclusive in Punjab, Pakistan? A District-Level Assessment Using the Composite Index.

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