RASTA – PIDE & Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants

Competitive Grants Programme for Policy-oriented Research

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives

CGP

Empowered Choices: A Curriculum for Understanding Boundaries and Consent

Project Brief: This research project aims to develop, implement, and evaluate a consent education curriculum specifically designed for schools and educational institutions in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. As Pakistan prioritizes comprehensive education reforms and social safety, this initiative addresses a significant gap in youth education. By promoting consent education and encouraging respectful communication, the curriculum seeks […]

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Evaluating Effectiveness of Polycentric Climate Governance in Pakistan: A Case Study of GLOF-II

Project Brief: This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of climate governance in Pakistan through the lens of polycentric climate governance, with a focus on participation, accountability, and climate resilience. The study will employ a multidisciplinary mixed-methods approach to assess the project’s impact on community-based disaster preparedness, infrastructure development, and stakeholder collaboration. Specifically, it seeks

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The Role of Economic Ideas in Shaping Pakistan’s Political History

Project Brief: This research explores the influence of dominant economic ideas on political developments, policy choices, inequality, and growth outcomes throughout Pakistan’s history. It examines how transitions between dictatorship and democracy have been accompanied by competing visions of economic management, impacting wealth distribution, poverty levels, and long-term development. The study employs a formal theoretical model

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Routes to Access: Navigating Karachi’s Urban Transit System

Project Brief: Karachi, a megacity with over 20 million residents and Pakistan’s economic powerhouse, faces significant transportation challenges that impede urban mobility, economic productivity, and environmental sustainability. Despite its industrial and demographic importance, the city lacks a cohesive, accessible, and reliable public transit system. This research aims to address this gap by examining the spatial

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CBAM Policy Development, Adaptation and Compliance: A Case Study of Textile Sector in Punjab

Project Brief: The research project titled “CBAM Policy Development, Adaptation, and Compliance: A Case Study of the Textile Sector in Punjab” conducts a thorough examination of the preparedness of Pakistan’s textile industry, specifically the APTMA-affiliated mills in Punjab, to comply with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM). The textile sector contributes approximately 67%

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The Political Dynamics of Bureaucratic Turnover during Coalition Governments in Pakistan

Project Brief: Effective civil service and efficient public service delivery must be understood as a consequence of a process of decision making which is inherently characterized by conflict, compromise and interdependency, especially within the context of regime changes. Thus, it is important to understand how this affects bureaucratic turnover at key administrative positions. Our research

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Comparative Evaluation of Outsourced and Non-Outsourced Health Facilities: Analyzing Public and Public-Private Partnerships in Healthcare Delivery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Project Brief: The proposed research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of outsourcing healthcare management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). It will conduct a comparative performance analysis of healthcare facilities managed by the Department of Health (DOH) versus those operating under outsourced models. The objective is to provide evidence-based policy recommendations that optimize outsourcing strategies, enhance service

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Genesis of Perennial Instability and Ineffective Governance in Pakistan: Role of Regional Parties and Independent Candidates in Coalition Governments

Project Brief: This study aims to investigate the reasons behind the apparent failure of coalition governments in Pakistan at the federal level between 2008 and 2024. This failure is multifaceted, resulting from a complex interplay of military intervention, political opportunism, a fragmented party system, and the disproportionate influence of smaller regional parties. These factors contribute

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The Future of Natural Gas in Pakistan: A Review of Policy Framework

Project Brief: Pakistan has relied on natural gas for many decades, with gas accounting for nearly half of the country’s primary energy supplies. Historically, natural gas consumption has matched production levels within the country. However, this changed in 2015 when the government began importing LNG (liquefied natural gas) to meet rising demand. Although these imports

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Precarization as an Instrument of Governing Khawaja Sira Community and the Provision of Social Protection in Pakistan

Project Brief: The precarization of the Khawaja Sira community has reduced its members to a state of bare life, marginalized by an extraordinary state of exception. This has forced them to exist in a precarious public sphere, embodying what it means to be vulnerable. Despite being dispossessed, socially excluded, and economically marginalized, their resilience shines

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