Commissioned research and policy analysis on Pakistan
You bring the question; we bring the evidence. PIVRA researches development, economic, social and governance questions for foundations, development partners, companies and public bodies, and writes them up so decision-makers can act on them.
What we deliver
- Research reports: in-depth studies with methods, findings and recommendations
- Policy briefs and options papers: four to eight pages, with costed options where relevant
- Evidence and literature reviews: what is known, what is not, and what it means for you
- Regulatory and legislative analysis: what a law, order or budget line actually changes
- Briefings and presentations: for boards, ministers, donors and the media
- Bilingual outputs: English and Urdu where your audience needs both
Who it is for
- Development partners and donors who need a Pakistan evidence base before designing a programme
- NGOs preparing a funding proposal, advocacy campaign or strategy
- Companies assessing a regulatory change, a market or a social risk
- Government departments and legislators who need options and costings
Typical projects
- A situation analysis of food insecurity in a province before a nutrition programme
- A policy brief on a new tax measure for a business association
- An evidence review of what works in girls' school retention
- A briefing pack on Pakistan's GSP+ obligations for an exporter
From first message to delivery
You know the scope, the team, the dates and the price before any work begins.
- Tell us what you needSend a short request online, by email or on WhatsApp. Terms of reference are welcome.
- We talk it throughWithin two business days we contact you to understand the question, audience and deadline.
- You get a proposalA written scope, method, team, timeline and price. Free and without obligation.
- We deliverA named lead, regular updates, and outputs reviewed to PIVRA's research standards.
See the quality of our work
Examples from PIVRA's published research and tools. Commissioned work for clients is confidential unless they choose to publish it.
Our sessions have featured speakers from UNDP Pakistan, SDPI, Quaid-i-Azam University, GC University Lahore, Fatima Jinnah Women University and the University of Wah, and our Expert Network brings in academics, practitioners and former officials across sectors.
Frequently asked questions
Will PIVRA change its findings to suit us?
No. You set the question, the scope and the timeline. The findings follow the evidence. This is what makes our work credible to the people you need to persuade, and it is why funders and regulators take it seriously.
Who owns the report?
Commissioned reports belong to the client and are confidential unless you choose to publish them. If you want a PIVRA-branded public report, we agree that in the proposal.
How long does a study take?
A policy brief or evidence review usually takes two to six weeks. A full research study usually takes two to four months. We give you a fixed timeline in the proposal.
How much does a project cost?
Every project is priced on its scope, so we quote each one individually. Tell us what you need and we will send a written proposal with a fixed price or a clear budget. The proposal is free and there is no obligation.
Get a proposal for your project
Describe what you need in a few lines. We reply within two business days and send a written proposal with scope, timeline and price.