Evidence on Pakistan, for decisions that matter.
The Pakistan Institute for Vision Research and Action (PIVRA) is an independent, non-partisan research and policy institute based in Lahore. We produce research, analysis and open-access data in the public interest, while providing tailored research and advisory services to organisations and investors navigating Pakistan’s policy, economic and institutional landscape.
Evidence and expert writing on any question about Pakistan: markets, sectors, policy and programmes.
Practical support to invest and do business in Pakistan, through official channels only.
Pakistan has begun building an ESG regulatory architecture, but turning it into consistent institutional practice is another matter. Maps the implementation gap across eight areas and sets out nine recommendations for aligning ESG with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Tracking Pakistan through sourced data
Sourced indicators, live international series and a tracker of the policies behind them, across Pakistan's economy, human development, governance, environment and society.
Independent research and analysis on Pakistan's development challenges, published as reports, briefs and papers, and delivered through commissioned work.
Practical, costed policy options and advice, grounded in research and comparative experience, briefed to the people who decide.
Training, advisory support and partnerships that help put solutions into practice, with projects and programmes designed alongside delivery partners as the institute grows.
Better decisions, stronger institutions, and measurable improvement in people's lives, tracked and learned from.
PIVRA sets its own research agenda and retains full control over findings, analysis, and recommendations in everything it publishes.
Every report, brief, dataset, and session PIVRA publishes is free of charge and remains publicly available. Work commissioned by clients stays confidential unless they choose to publish it.
PIVRA discloses the funders behind its research and programmes, and keeps analytical control separate from any funder's interest.
