Asian Development Bank Delegation Visits LUMS to Discuss the ADB–JSP Scholarship Program
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On Friday, October 25, 2024, a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited LUMS to discuss the ADB–JSP Scholarship Program and potential avenues for further collaboration between LUMS and ADB. The delegation included Mr. Hiroki Kasahara, Principal Financing Partnerships Specialist, Partner Funds Division; and Ms. Marites Torres, Japan Funds Consultant. The guests were welcomed by Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost, and Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement. Faculty members Dr. Shakeel Jajja, Associate Dean (Graduate Programs), Suleman Dawood School of Business, and Dr. Khurram Bashir, Associate Professor, Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering were also present at the event.
Mr. Kasahara expressed his satisfaction with the prolonged collaboration between LUMS and ADB, stating, “We very much appreciate our cooperation in terms of the successful results of this programme.” He also outlined expectations for future updates to the ADB-JSP Scholarships Program, highlighting the significance of mutual consultations that could lead to possible adjustments to the programme as required.
The delegation expressed keen interest in ADB scholars’ contributions to research, and the faculty outlined the scholars’ energy and life sciences projects that provide technological solutions to challenges in irrigation and agriculture. The event provided a valuable opportunity to discuss the future direction of the partnership between ADB and LUMS, with proposals to potentially expand the breadth of the scholarship programme going forward.
At the meeting, Dr. Jadoon highlighted LUMS’ recent achievements, recalling the University’s evolution since its inception. “In the last 35 years, we have expanded to five schools, offering 47 unique programs of study,” he said. “We have grown to become a premier educational institution in Pakistan.”
He appreciated ADB’s contributions to LUMS, saying, “We thank you for your very gracious support through these scholarships.”
LUMS’ partnership with the Asian Development Bank dates to 1985. As one of the university's longest-standing partners, ADB has sponsored four MBA scholars annually, helping to transform the lives of many students through their generous support over the years.
Expressing dedication to the programme's success, the delegation also met and engaged with ADB–JSP scholarship recipients from the MBA programme. The event culminated with the delegation taking a guided tour of the LUMS campus to view its state-of-the-art academic facilities.
