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The aim is to assess the dynamic impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on poverty reduction in Pakistan.

From connectivity to prosperity: assessing the Belt and Road Initiative’s impact on poverty reduction in Pakistan

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Demonstrates the long-term impact of BRI investments on poverty reduction in Pakistan, indicating the need for inclusive policies.

The aim is to assess the dynamic impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on poverty reduction in Pakistan.
Utilized wavelet coherence analysis to analyze connectivity and economic impacts
Employed autoregressive distributed lag model for short-term poverty analysis
Applied fully modified ordinary least squares and dynamic ordinary least squares for long-term effects
Focused on infrastructure development and foreign direct investment impacts
Short-term poverty reduction effects are limited due to project gestation periods
Long-term BRI investments significantly reduce poverty
Increased infrastructure development and foreign direct investment contribute to economic growth
Employment generation and urbanization significantly influence economic outcomes
Inflation is identified as a major constraint affecting poverty reduction

Abbas et al. (2026) studied this question.

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