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CDPR is a non-profit association of independent researchers/policy advisors based in Pakistan. It aims to consolidate resources for informed debate on key policy issues. Its participating organizations include the Center for Economic Research Pakistan (CERP) and the Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS). Pakistan office of the International Growth Centre (IGC) is a sponsor of CDPR. Many leading Pakistani economists at LUMS, Lahore School of Economics and other institutions contribute to and participate in our events. Pakistan’s inclusive growth and development challenges require policy design and implementation to be grounded in empirical evidence. Evidence based policy research has to meet the highest standards to influence the policy debate domestically and in the international arena. This is demanding both in terms of academic research and policy engagement and the resources needed are beyond the capacity of any one of the several established think tanks and research organizations. It points to the need for creating an association of independent researchers/organizations. The Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR), with a governance structure for pooling resources, responds to this need. The Consortium’s policy advocacy is carried out via engagement with policymakers, media and other stakeholders using multiple avenues such as workshops, dialogues, seminars and regularly published high-quality policy briefs. CDPR is also building capacity as a reservoir of research materials (reports, papers, books, data) on key policy areas relevant to Pakistan.

By leading the peace talks, Pakistan has assumed a pivotal role as a diplomatic intermediary in the ongoing conflict in ...
17/04/2026

By leading the peace talks, Pakistan has assumed a pivotal role as a diplomatic intermediary in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. But can it navigate the new and evolving world order, while safeguarding its own national interests and development? Find out in our upcoming webinar!

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CDPR's latest Insights for Change article is here! It looks at Behaviour change communication (BCC) - one of the most mi...
28/01/2026

CDPR's latest Insights for Change article is here! It looks at Behaviour change communication (BCC) - one of the most misunderstood tools in development practice. The article offers a practical framework for setting realistic expectations, designing campaigns that respect local context and power dynamics, and measuring what matters – behaviour and outcomes, not vanity metrics.

Author: Fasi Zaka

Link in Bio and Highlights!

[CDPR, Pakistan, Economy]

cdprpak Pakistan is full of digital talent - but the global opportunity is still out of reach for many.What’s holding ou...
15/12/2025

cdprpak Pakistan is full of digital talent - but the global opportunity is still out of reach for many.
What’s holding our freelancers and IT firms back?
And what reforms can help them scale globally?

Join us for a policy dialogue bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the future of freelancing in Pakistan.

🗓️17 Dec | 3:30-5:00 PM
đź“ŤCDPR, Lahore

registration link in stories!

Pakistan is full of digital talent - but the global opportunity is still out of reach for many.What’s holding our freela...
15/12/2025

Pakistan is full of digital talent - but the global opportunity is still out of reach for many.
What’s holding our freelancers and IT firms back?
And what reforms can help them scale globally?

Join us for a policy dialogue bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the future of freelancing in Pakistan.

🗓️ 17 Dec | 3:30–5:00 PM
đź“Ť CDPR, Lahore

registration link in stories!

On 7th November, 2025, the CNM Department of Economics at LUMS, the Mahbub Ul Haq Research Centre at LUMS, the Consortiu...
03/12/2025

On 7th November, 2025, the CNM Department of Economics at LUMS, the Mahbub Ul Haq Research Centre at LUMS, the Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR), and Rizq, all collaborated to host a workshop on the state of food security in Pakistan, bringing together perspectives from research, policy, and practice. This workshop explored how Pakistan can build food systems that are resilient and sustainable, engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on responsible production and consumption, and climate action.

Session Recordings linked in Bio!

[Pakistan, Food Security, Agriculture, Crops, Punjab, Sustainability, Floods]

On 7th November, 2025, the CNM Department of Economics at LUMS, the Mahbub Ul Haq Research Centre at LUMS, the Consortiu...
27/11/2025

On 7th November, 2025, the CNM Department of Economics at LUMS, the Mahbub Ul Haq Research Centre at LUMS, the Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR), and Rizq, all collaborated to host a workshop on the state of food security in Pakistan, bringing together perspectives from research, policy, and practice. This workshop explored how Pakistan can build food systems that are resilient and sustainable, engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on responsible production and consumption, and climate action.

Visit the link in bio to watch the Highlights from the workshop!

[Pakistan, Food Security, Agriculture, Crops, Punjab, Sustainability]

The quality of graduate education in Pakistan is poor for many reasons, including complex university governance structur...
18/11/2025

The quality of graduate education in Pakistan is poor for many reasons, including complex university governance structures, lack of leadership qualities and inadequate government funding, as well as excessive bureaucratic control. CDPR's latest Insights for Change article, authored by Dr. Ishrat Husain, delves into the the issues that plague graduate education in Pakistan, and looks at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) as a case study for its positive outcomes.

Author: Dr. Ishrat Husain

Link in Bio!

[CDPR, Education, Pakistan, Karachi, IBA]

In Retrospect: This month we are looking back at Dr. Ishrat Husain's article on Exiting from the IMF Programme. Link in ...
14/11/2025

In Retrospect: This month we are looking back at Dr. Ishrat Husain's article on Exiting from the IMF Programme.

Link in Story!

[Pakistan, Economy, IMF]

/// Blog: "Every few years, Pakistan’s monsoon rains trigger devastating floods with the country ill-prepared for them. ...
12/11/2025

/// Blog: "Every few years, Pakistan’s monsoon rains trigger devastating floods with the country ill-prepared for them. This demonstrates that Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and climate adaptation has yet to effectively tackle the rapidly changing monsoon patterns and climate crisis unfolding in real time. Each flood exposes the harsh realities of misgovernance, inefficient urban planning and lack of climate readiness, within the country. This blog reveals how power politics, institutional unpreparedness, and poor urban planning has exacerbated Pakistan’s flood crisis."

|| Article by Ayesha Zaman

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[Blogs, Pakistan, Climate Change, Floods, CDPR]

CDPR's latest Insights for Change article is an in-depth analysis of how Pakistan's climate implementation failures stem...
31/10/2025

CDPR's latest Insights for Change article is an in-depth analysis of how Pakistan's climate implementation failures stem from a constitutional trap, where federal climate commitments are being made for provincial subjects. This climate policy disconnect leads to ambitious target setting that lacks capacity and an implementation vacuum.

Author: Ali Tauqeer Sheikh.

Link in Bio and Highlights!

[CDPR Economy Climate Change Policy Sustainability Pakistan]

In Retrospect: This month we are looking back at Dr. Ijaz Nabi's Insights for Change article on Responding to Pakistan F...
08/10/2025

In Retrospect: This month we are looking back at Dr. Ijaz Nabi's Insights for Change article on Responding to Pakistan Floods.

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