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ISLAMABAD, Jul 01 (APP):A research scholar from the Department of Economics at the University of Haripur, Sadon Hanif successfully defended his PhD thesis, marking a significant academic milestone in the study of disaster economics and environmental policy.
His research topic was, “Natural Disasters and Their Effects on Socio-Economic and Environmental Indicators in South Asian Countries,” said a press release here Tuesday.
In this comprehensive study, Sadon Hanif conducted a detailed analysis of the socio-economic impacts of natural disasters, tourism, migration, energy use, deforestation and various environmental factors across South Asia.
Utilizing data spanning from 2000 to 2022, his research demonstrated that while natural disasters typically exert a negative impact on the economy in the short term, they may result in some positive long-term outcomes, such as improved infrastructure and increased resilience.
The study also found that migration and tourism following natural disasters produce mixed effects, depending on specific regional and temporal contexts.
Additionally, the research explored the interconnected relationship between environmental conditions, energy consumption, and economic growth, offering valuable insights for policymakers focused on sustainable development in disaster-prone regions.
Sadon Hanif was supervised by Dr. Muhammad Azhar Khan and co-supervised by Professor Dr. Abdul Majid.
Faculty members, peers and the academic community extended their heartfelt congratulations to Hanif on the successful defense of his thesis.
Furthermore, his work contributes meaningfully knowledge to the understanding of disaster resilience and sustainable socioeconomic planning in South Asia.