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Research & Advisory · Organisations in Pakistan and abroad

Research and advisory for decisions about Pakistan

Commissioned research, analysis and writing for companies, NGOs, donors, public bodies and universities, in Pakistan and abroad. Each assignment is scoped to your question, budget and deadline.

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Commission a research brief

Desk-based research on your question, scoped to your budget and deadline.

2 business daysReply to every enquiry
Free proposalsNo obligation
SECP-registeredIndependent, non-partisan institute
Remote deliveryAcross Pakistan and abroad
Services

Research & Advisory Services

01

Market & Sector Research

Desk-based research on a market, a sector or the conditions for entering it, built from official data, regulator publications and trade statistics.

  • Market and sector studies
  • Competitor and player mapping
  • Regulatory and trade conditions
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02

Feasibility Studies

Pre-feasibility research for projects in Pakistan: market demand, regulation, location, incentives and risks.

  • Demand and market assessment
  • Regulation and incentives review
  • Location and risk analysis
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03

Commissioned Research & Policy Analysis

Studies, evidence reviews and policy briefs on the questions your organisation needs answered, written for decision-makers.

  • Research studies and reports
  • Policy briefs and options papers
  • Evidence and literature reviews
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04

Proposal Writing & M&E Design

Funding proposals, concept notes and the results frameworks donors expect, written by researchers who know the evidence.

  • Grant proposals and concept notes
  • Theories of change and logframes
  • M&E plans and indicator frameworks
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05

Report Writing, Editing & Translation

Reports, policy briefs and publications written, edited, translated into Urdu or English, and designed to a professional standard.

  • Report and policy brief writing
  • Editing and proofreading
  • English and Urdu translation and layout
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06

ESG & Sustainability Advisory

ESG gap assessments, sustainability reporting support and SDG alignment for companies and investors in Pakistan.

  • ESG gap assessments
  • Sustainability report drafting
  • SDG alignment and materiality
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07

Training & Capacity Building

Practical, certified training for your staff, students or partners, in person in Lahore or online anywhere.

  • Research methodology and academic writing
  • Policy writing, proposals and M&E
  • Custom in-house programmes
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08

Events, Webinars & Expert Speakers

Expert speakers, co-hosted roundtables and webinars, and sponsorship of PIVRA's public sessions.

  • Speakers for your event or panel
  • Co-hosted roundtables and webinars
  • Sponsorship of the Expert Series
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How it works

From first message to delivery

  1. Tell us what you needSend a short request online, by email or on WhatsApp. Terms of reference are welcome.
  2. We talk it throughWithin two business days we contact you to understand the question, audience and deadline.
  3. You get a proposalA written scope, method, team, timeline and price. Free and without obligation.
  4. We deliverA named lead, regular updates, and outputs reviewed to PIVRA's research standards.
Who we work with

Clients in Pakistan and abroad

Foreign investors and companiesDue diligence, market entry roadmaps, licensing guidance, expert calls and local representation in Pakistan.
Pakistani companiesMarket and feasibility research, ESG and sustainability reporting, regulatory analysis and staff training.
Development partners and donorsEvidence reviews for programme design, policy briefs and policy dialogue.
NGOs and civil societyFunding proposals, M&E frameworks, donor reports, research for advocacy, and staff training.
Government and public bodiesPolicy options, legislative analysis, briefings and staff training.
Universities, media and associationsResearch methods training, joint research, translation and expert commentary.

Have a project in mind?

Describe your project in a few lines and we will reply within two business days with next steps. Proposals are free and carry no obligation.