Strengthening Individual and Organisational Capacity to Use Evidence for Impact
At the crux of it, Learning Hub at CERP focuses on building the long arc of human capital development in Pakistan: a key contributor to economic growth in the long-term. The core philosophy of all Learning programmes is the centrality of data and research for informed decision making.
We have a national and global presence, academic experts and practitioners, best-in-class customised modules and teaching methods and an extensive partner network.
CERP–AidData Credit Shopper Tool Training is a selective three-day capacity building program taking place from 14–16 January, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is designed exclusively for senior fiscal debt managers, policy officials, and change-makers, equipping them with tools to support sustainable borrowing decisions. The registration deadline for this training is 15 December, 2025.
Evaluative Evidence for Gender Policy: edition II is a two-day capacity-building workshop designed to build capacity in gender-sensitive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). This program is part of a three-part series organized by the CERP in collaboration with CLEAR Pakistan & Central Asia. The second edition will take place from 17-18 June, 2025, in Lahore, Pakistan.
We are excited to launch the first course in our Masterclass in Data Analytics series: the CERP Masterclass in Data Analytics using Stata, a three-day intensive online training designed to elevate participants’ proficiency in data analytics. Scheduled to take place from May 9-11, 2025, this workshop will equip professionals and researchers with the skills to conduct robust data analysis and enhance decision-making processes using Stata.
Navigating the energy transition for a sustainable future in Pakistan: edition III is a two-day capacity-building workshop designed to address Pakistan’s critical energy challenges. This program is part of a three-part series organized by the Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP) in collaboration with Princeton University. The third and final edition will take place from 29-30 May, 2025, in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Innovative Evaluation Frameworks for M&E is a three-day capacity building initiative designed for M&E professionals across the public, private, and development sectors who are eager to drive greater impact through social development projects. At the heart of it lies this question: how can we ensure that social development initiatives in Pakistan achieve maximum impact? Collaboration partners for the course are CLEAR Pakistan & Central Asia & Global Evaluation Initiative (GEI).
EBPD is a four-day course, offered annually, that aims to equip participants with the technical tools to apply a structured and highly practical approach to programme design and implementation, incorporating economic theory and evidence at every stage. It aims to help determine mechanisms that can help ensure that development policies and programmes in Pakistan achieve maximum impact.
LTF caters to the private sector and is designed for C-level executives and strategic management across various verticals of (including but not limited to): marketing and business development, consumer insights, product development, and finance. LTF is an intensive day-long boot camp-style course that builds participants’ ability to leverage data to make strategic decisions,
CERP’s Policy Skills & Leadership is a three-day intensive workshop that focuses on two fundamental topics: Exercising Leadership and Policy Skills. PS&L is designed for a broad range of mid-senior level professionals from the public and development sectors (i.e. NGOs, INGOs, non-profits) and multi-lateral institutions, including: policymakers, practitioners as well as policy-focused academics and analysts.
BCURE is a series of trainings that aim to increase technical skills and motivation for the use of data and evidence. It has been implemented in collaboration with the National School of Public Policy in Pakistan, Civil Services Academy and Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD) at Harvard University. The course is designed for policymakers, public agencies and the broader systems of governance.
Leaders today have to survive and thrive in a world which is characterised by unprecedented growth in data and information. This creates the inevitable challenge to create data-savvy organisations.
ILEAD is a three-day course that employs cutting-edge pedagogy and experiential learning in groups to give the participants a vision to transform their organisations.
Activate is a first-of-its-kind, highly selective summer programme in Lahore, Pakistan, that aims to equip the youth interested in the development sector with experiential learning and on-ground field experience in Pakistan, tailored technical and professional development skills, and networking opportunities.
We aim to build and enhance participant skill set to use evidence effectively for research, decision-making and informed policies. We couple practical knowledge with an action-oriented approach, to help participants catalyse career growth in their relevant fields and build a strong culture of evidence within their organisations. Our expertise includes but is not limited to Data driven impact evaluation, results-based monitoring, rigorous capacity building on how to employ both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and adaptive project management and foundational negotiations skills.
We aim to serve as an active change agent to help bolster participants’ skillsets pertinent to entrepreneurial leadership and mindset, innovation management, growth, and scale, with learnings to help drive future growth in their businesses. Our expertise includes but is not limited to Leadership development and informed decision making through data & innovation.
A. Each course has a different eligibility criteria. We cater to audiences from a wide variety of sectors and experience levels.
A. For open enrollment courses, all information is made available on the website. To enroll yourself, you only need to register using our form on the CERP website.
A. Cost varies from one course to another. This information is also made available as soon as the course information is published on the website.
A. We accept payments through bank transfer, online and by cheque payable to Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan.
