Job Description
SEZ Incentives Phase-Out & Transition Plan – Economist
Background
The Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) Programme, funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI), provides technical assistance to the Government of Pakistan to improve the business environment, attract investment, and support sustainable economic growth.
As part of Pakistan’s commitments under the IMF programme, the Government is undertaking a comprehensive SEZ Phase-Out and Transition Plan to assess the effectiveness and fiscal implications of existing Special Economic Zone (SEZ) incentives and develop a roadmap for transitioning towards a more sustainable, rules‑based investment facilitation framework. This transition requires robust economic analysis to evaluate the impact of existing incentives on investment, industrial development, exports, employment generation, and broader economic outcomes. <...