Hamid Karim, Pakistan

Hamid Karim is a civil servant with over a decade of experience at the federal level who is committed to mobilizing climate finance for Pakistan. As Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Government of Pakistan, Hamid Karim is responsible for coordinating external economic assistance from foreign governments and international financial institutions to fund important projects for the country’s development. He has worked with development partners on projects related to climate action, health, and education.

Hamid sees the Humphrey Fellowship as an opportunity to gain professional experience and a better understanding of the challenges in accessing climate finance, explore innovative approaches for assessing proposed development projects, and networking with other professionals and US based organizations in the field. His ultimate goal is to bring together the development and social sectors in addressing the development needs by accessing the needed climate finance for the sustainable economic development of Pakistan.

• Master’s Degree in Development Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea 2015
• Master’s Degree in Management Studies at International Islamic University in Islamabad, Pakistan 2009
• Bachelor of Science Degree at University of the Punjab in Islamabad, Pakistan 2006

Available to speak on topics including:

• Climate Crises of Pakistan: Implications
• Pakistan and the Role of International Development Cooperation
• Pakistan's Economic Recovery under IMF Program
• Pakistan-India Relations in the Backdrop of Recent Crises
• Future of the Indo-Pacific

Contact Hamid via email or LinkedIn.