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Policy Advisory
Designing Policy Using Data & Evidence
The Policy Advisory (PA) practice at CERP bridges the gap between empirical research and public action. We move beyond traditional consulting by combining local contextual evidence, advanced data analytics, and implementation science to help public and private sector leaders design, execute, and scale high-impact policies.
Core Capabilities
Policy & Institutional Diagnostics
Policy and regulatory reviews, institutional assessments, and capacity-gap analysis.
Applied Research & Evaluation
Quantitative and qualitative research, KIIs, FGDs, field surveys, and evidence synthesis.
Policy Design & Strategic Advisory
Translating evidence into practical policy outputs, actionable recommendations, and reform roadmaps.
Implementation & Delivery Support
Implementation science, programme adaptation, delivery system strengthening, and real-time rapid evaluations.
Climate, Energy & Sustainable Finance Advisory
Climate adaptation strategies, disaster-risk management, climate finance, and clean-energy investment frameworks.
Stakeholder Consultation & Co-Design
Facilitating technical workshops, working groups, and co-design sessions across federal, provincial, donor, and private-sector partners to ground policy recommendations in implementation realities.
Guiding Principles
At the heart of our work lies a commitment to adaptability, evidence, and impact. We believe in designing solution‑agnostic approaches that can be tailored to diverse needs while remaining interoperable. Every initiative is grounded in contextual evidence, ensuring that strategies reflect the realities of local communities.
By being data‑driven, we transform high‑quality information into actionable insights that guide decision‑making. Ultimately, our focus is on achieving long‑term sustainable impact, creating meaningful change that endures well beyond immediate outcomes.
Solution Agnostic
We help create customised interoperable solutions
Contextual Evidence
We base our solutions on local context
Data Driven
We use high quality data to derive actionable insights
Impact
We aim for long-term sustainable impact
The Process
Our Process at CERP
At CERP, we move from inception to evaluation through a clear, evidence‑based workflow. We begin by defining project goals, apply rigorous research, and craft practical policy recommendations. These are then implemented with precision, followed by monitoring and evaluation to measure outcomes and refine for lasting impact.
Project Inception
Designing Policy Recommendations
Monitoring & Evaluation
Research Application
Implementation of Key Decisions
Implementation Science at CERP: Moving From “What Works” to “How It Works at Scale”
While global research increasingly identifies what policies and interventions are effective, governments and development partners frequently struggle with how to implement and scale them within complex, resource-constrained bureaucratic systems.
CERP’s Implementation Science Portfolio addresses this “know-do” gap. Rather than treating implementation as an afterthought, we apply systematic scientific methods to understand delivery bottlenecks, unpack bureaucratic incentives, and adapt proven innovations to public delivery architectures:
System & Contextual Diagnostics
Identifying institutional friction, capacity constraints, and administrative incentives before rollout.
Process Mapping & Formative Adaptation
Designing iterative, user-centred adaptations of evidence-backed interventions (such as Targeted Instruction in Pakistan — TIP) to match local classroom and field realities.
Embedded Government Delivery
Securing formal public sector partnerships (MoUs) and co-designing proof-of-concept pilots that build autonomous institutional capacity within provincial departments.
Feedback Loops & Implementation Monitoring
Establishing qualitative and quantitative data pipelines to evaluate fidelity, uptake, and sustained adoption over time.
Project Portfolio
Climate
Energy & Resilience
NDRMF Biennial Flagship Report
Client: National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF)
Climate
Energy & Resilience
CERP–Princeton Collaborative Study on Climate Finance
Client: Princeton University
Education
Targeted Instruction in Pakistan (TIP) – Scale Up of TIP in Quetta
Client: School Education Department Balochistan/ WWHGE & Taleemabad
Education
Technical Bridging Note on Girls’ Education & School Safety
Client: FCDO / Development Partners
Education
Marshall Foundation Initiative: Framework for Provincial Education Expansion
Client: Marshall Foundation & Provincial SEDs (GB, ICT, KP, Punjab)
Education
Social Inclusion for Education / PHCIP
Client: Punjab Human Capital Investment Project
Health & Social Policy
Legal Environment Assessment of HIV and Human Rights in Pakistan
Client: UNDP
Health & Social Policy
Smart Containment with Active Learning (SCALE)
Client: Punjab Health Department
Health & Social Policy
Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for Antenatal Care
Client: Health & Development Partners
Governance
Regulation & Digital Policy
National Study on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Client: Federal & Provincial Law Departments
Governance
Regulation & Digital Policy
Policy & Regulatory Advisory for a Global Technology Client
Client: Global Tech Firm
Economic Development
Public Investment
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Tourism (KITE) Project
Client: KP Department of Tourism
Economic Development
Public Investment
Regional Plan for Sustainable Development in South Punjab
Client: Planning & Development Board, South Punjab
