Poverty to Prosperity: A Blueprint for Change

How Public-Entrepreneurial Partnerships Can End Extreme Poverty

Traditional approaches to poverty—like government-led initiatives or non-profit efforts—have proven inadequate for sustainable, large-scale change. “Poverty to Prosperity” offers a radical new solution: Public-Entrepreneurial Partnerships (PEPs).
This book argues that a dynamic collaboration between governments and for-profit businesses is the key to driving lasting change. By incentivizing entrepreneurs to address poverty-related challenges, governments can spark job creation, income growth, and improved well-being.

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Book Launch on Amazon KDP: 25th June 2025

About the author

Dr. Asad Ali is a pediatrician, pediatric infectious disease specialist, and public health scientist, deeply committed to addressing poverty in the developing world.

Following his training in the United States, he returned to Pakistan and established a successful academic career. He currently serves as a Professor of Pediatrics and Community Health Sciences and Chair of the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan.

His research, initially focused on pediatric infectious diseases, has broadened over the past two decades to encompass malnutrition and the multifaceted challenges of poverty. This extensive work has brought him into close contact with communities experiencing extreme poverty, inspiring him to initiate entrepreneurial ventures and establish a non-profit trust dedicated to mitigating poverty and its root causes in rural Pakistan. Dr. Ali’s diverse experiences have provided him with a deep understanding of the complexities of poverty, the reasons why previous interventions have fallen short, and the essential ingredients for creating meaningful and lasting change. He has maintained connections with colleagues and collaborators in the West , and his work has connected him with politicians, bureaucracy, the private sector, and individuals across the socioeconomic spectrum.

In this book, you will discover:


Why past interventions have fallen short: Learn about the “players of poverty” – including individuals, civil society, government, and international organizations – and how their behaviors often perpetuate the poverty trap

A unique framework for sustainable solutions: Understand the Public-Entrepreneurial Partnership (PEP) model, where government facilitates and promotes for-profit businesses aligned with social good

The critical roles of government and the private sector: Explore how, working in tandem, these two key players possess the immense power to transform societies from poverty to prosperity

Real-world case examples: See how the PEP framework can be applied to complex problems like childhood stunting, low literacy, and even polio eradication, drawing on examples from Pakistan and beyond.

Lessons from a unique initiative: Delve into the challenges and successes of “Sadqa Pakistan,” an initiative leveraging transparency and community engagement to combat malnutrition and provide housing

We believe that leveraging the immense wealth and knowledge available today, combined with a fresh perspective on incentives and collaboration, can effectively combat absolute poverty.


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