Research

Developing New Research to Improve Decision-Making

CERP brings together top international researchers and experts who engage with policy makers in Pakistan in order to address real-life challenges. For this, CERP uses its Smart Policy Design and Implementation (SPDI) framework in which data and evidence feed into effective solutions. Our empirical approach focuses on policy research based on sustained engagements between researchers and policy actors. These collaborations can then both generate frontier scholarship and lead to the design of feasible and effective policy. Our approach also includes training and communications activities to increase demand for empirically driven policy and build the capacity to carry it out.

Our Approach

CERP assists leading economists and scholars across the world by connecting them with a nexus of international and local partner organisations, as well as with key government institutions and policy counterparts in order to promote evidence-based decision making and high-impact reforms.
These researchers are based at leading academic institutions across the world. They host their projects within Pakistan at CERP, working on key research themes around socio-economic issues that range from education, health, and women’s empowerment, to public policy and social reforms.

Explore CERP’s Research Projects

CERP is involved in the successful incubation and seamless management of the Research Projects. CERP has accumulated a vast portfolio of impactful projects in major research areas.

Climate

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Gender

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Labour Markets

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Education

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Education

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Health

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Institutions

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Technology

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agriculture

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Finance

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Taxation

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Health

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Institutions

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Poverty alleviation

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Technology

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Finance

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Our Network

CERP has an ever-expanding network of researchers across the globe.

CERP Research Fellowship

CERP engages with leading international and local academics from the fields of economics, political science, data science, public policy, and social science. 

At the highest level of this  engagement is CERP’s network of esteemed Research Fellows.  Our Research Fellows are affiliated with prestigious research and academic institutions in the US, Europe, and South Asia. This includes Harvard University, Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, London School of Economics, and University of Central Asia, as well as local institutions like Lahore University of Management Sciences, Institute of Business Administration, Lahore School of Economics, and others. Researchers are invited to join the network as Research Fellows based on their outstanding work and contributions in their respective fields.

CERP Graduate Student Fellowship

Graduate Student Fellows (GSFs) are PhD candidates or recent PhD graduates who are selected on the basis of their propensity to contribute to novel research projects on key socio-economic issues in Pakistan.

 In addition to gaining a platform for hosting their research projects, GSFs are able to gain from their affiliation by getting access to mentorship and guidance from CERP’s network including senior principal investigators who have extensive experience and are currently leading large-scale research projects.

The Research Development provides valuable guidance to researchers on the particularities of research project implementation within the local context; manages seamless coordination with authorities and government relations, and also provides unique access to its network. This is all in addition to the in-house services that affiliated researchers and organisations are able to access at CERP including Policy Advisory, Analytics, Survey, and Executive Education through Learning Hub.

Early-career researchers are also encouraged to apply to join CERP’s network as Graduate Student Fellows (GSF).

Becoming a CERP Research Fellow or Graduate Student Fellow Offers You

Access to CERP’s Network

Unique access to a network of high-ranking research organisations, academic institutes, local implementation partners, eminent researchers currently working in the field, funding organisations, public and private sector partners, and media and advocacy platforms that provide researchers with the opportunity to effectively disseminate their findings.

Research Management

Guidance on research operations. Improving research management; using services available at CERP.

Facilitation with Government Regulations

Facilitation in regulatory matters such as obtaining permission from local authorities to conduct research.

Assurance of Ethical Research

CERP IRB  ensures ethical research and the protection of human research subjects.

Proposal and Funding Support

Support in fundraising efforts. Identifying opportunities, grant writing, and proposal development.

 If you would like to join CERP’s network as a Research Fellow, Graduate Student Fellow, or partner in a different capacity, please contact us at research.development@cerp.org.pk for more details.

Institutional Review Board: Ensuring high-quality ethical research with human subjects in Pakistan

To enhance high-quality independent empirical research in Pakistan, CERP has established an Institutional Review Board (IRB). This provides a unique opportunity for researchers at CERP to have their research with human subjects reviewed by local experts who have a unique and crucial understanding of the local context, and have a better insight into the ethical considerations, and possible pitfalls through a local IRB. This was previously not possible, often with sole reliance on foreign IRBs. The purpose of this is to strengthen the foundation of research within Pakistan as well as set benchmarks for high quality research generated in Pakistan that adhere to international standards while being cognisant of local needs. 

Our Network

The Research Development function is the driver of new research projects, evaluation projects, and initiatives at CERP with a focus on building systems and capacity within the organisation for research development. The department upholds the standards of rigorous empirical research and oversees the development, incubation, and successful onboarding of new research projects. It also ensures the smooth management of operations for ongoing projects. 

Our Work

Developing New Research and Expanding into Key Areas

In accordance with CERP’s larger mission of creating positive social impact through promoting a culture of evidence-based decision making in the country, we are constantly working to expand our research into areas of critical importance and find innovative solutions to some of the most pressing issues Pakistan is facing today.

News & events

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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

May 25, 2023
Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance.
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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

May 25, 2023
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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

May 25, 2023
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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

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CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

March 21, 2023
CERP recently hosted The Urban Unit for a productive session to discuss potential future collaborations initiatives.
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CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

CERP recently hosted The Urban Unit for a productive session to discuss potential future collaborations initiatives. The session resulted in promising outcomes and insights, demonstrating CERP’s commitment to innovative initiatives and partnerships. During the session, Dr Ammar Malik, a CERP Fellow affiliated with The Urban Institute and AidData, shared valuable insights on urban planning in developing countries. He discussed the negative impact of sudden urbanisation on public services and highlighted strategies to foster creativity and promote economic growth in urban areas, such as investing in public transportation, implementing mixed land-use regulations, and reducing residential segregation. Adeel Shafqat, the Country Director of Precision Development (PxD), presented PxD’s work on agriculture advisory and its impact. He shared the positive outcomes of farmer advisory through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and highlighted the impact of PxD’s work in the agricultural sector. Dr Asjad Naqvi, a senior economist at The Austrian Institute for Economic Research, also shared his research on climate change during the session. He emphasised the need for a holistic, data-driven approach to understand trends and identify actionable solutions, highlighting the emerging research on climate change in Pakistan and the gaps that need to be addressed. The session provided a valuable platform for exchanging insights and ideas, and CERP looks forward to further collaboration with The Urban Unit to drive positive change in Pakistan.

CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

CERP recently hosted The Urban Unit for a productive session to discuss potential future collaborations initiatives. The session resulted in promising outcomes and insights, demonstrating CERP’s commitment to innovative initiatives and partnerships. During the session, Dr Ammar Malik, a CERP Fellow affiliated with The Urban Institute and AidData, shared valuable insights on urban planning in developing countries. He discussed the negative impact of sudden urbanisation on public services and highlighted strategies to foster creativity and promote economic growth in urban areas, such as investing in public transportation, implementing mixed land-use regulations, and reducing residential segregation. Adeel Shafqat, the Country Director of Precision Development (PxD), presented PxD’s work on agriculture advisory and its impact. He shared the positive outcomes of farmer advisory through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and highlighted the impact of PxD’s work in the agricultural sector. Dr Asjad Naqvi, a senior economist at The Austrian Institute for Economic Research, also shared his research on climate change during the session. He emphasised the need for a holistic, data-driven approach to understand trends and identify actionable solutions, highlighting the emerging research on climate change in Pakistan and the gaps that need to be addressed. The session provided a valuable platform for exchanging insights and ideas, and CERP looks forward to further collaboration with The Urban Unit to drive positive change in Pakistan.

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CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

March 21, 2023
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CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

CERP recently hosted The Urban Unit for a productive session to discuss potential future collaborations initiatives. The session resulted in promising outcomes and insights, demonstrating CERP’s commitment to innovative initiatives and partnerships. During the session, Dr Ammar Malik, a CERP Fellow affiliated with The Urban Institute and AidData, shared valuable insights on urban planning in developing countries. He discussed the negative impact of sudden urbanisation on public services and highlighted strategies to foster creativity and promote economic growth in urban areas, such as investing in public transportation, implementing mixed land-use regulations, and reducing residential segregation. Adeel Shafqat, the Country Director of Precision Development (PxD), presented PxD’s work on agriculture advisory and its impact. He shared the positive outcomes of farmer advisory through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and highlighted the impact of PxD’s work in the agricultural sector. Dr Asjad Naqvi, a senior economist at The Austrian Institute for Economic Research, also shared his research on climate change during the session. He emphasised the need for a holistic, data-driven approach to understand trends and identify actionable solutions, highlighting the emerging research on climate change in Pakistan and the gaps that need to be addressed. The session provided a valuable platform for exchanging insights and ideas, and CERP looks forward to further collaboration with The Urban Unit to drive positive change in Pakistan.

CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

CERP recently hosted The Urban Unit for a productive session to discuss potential future collaborations initiatives. The session resulted in promising outcomes and insights, demonstrating CERP’s commitment to innovative initiatives and partnerships. During the session, Dr Ammar Malik, a CERP Fellow affiliated with The Urban Institute and AidData, shared valuable insights on urban planning in developing countries. He discussed the negative impact of sudden urbanisation on public services and highlighted strategies to foster creativity and promote economic growth in urban areas, such as investing in public transportation, implementing mixed land-use regulations, and reducing residential segregation. Adeel Shafqat, the Country Director of Precision Development (PxD), presented PxD’s work on agriculture advisory and its impact. He shared the positive outcomes of farmer advisory through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and highlighted the impact of PxD’s work in the agricultural sector. Dr Asjad Naqvi, a senior economist at The Austrian Institute for Economic Research, also shared his research on climate change during the session. He emphasised the need for a holistic, data-driven approach to understand trends and identify actionable solutions, highlighting the emerging research on climate change in Pakistan and the gaps that need to be addressed. The session provided a valuable platform for exchanging insights and ideas, and CERP looks forward to further collaboration with The Urban Unit to drive positive change in Pakistan.

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CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

March 21, 2023
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CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

CERP recently hosted The Urban Unit for a productive session to discuss potential future collaborations initiatives. The session resulted in promising outcomes and insights, demonstrating CERP’s commitment to innovative initiatives and partnerships. During the session, Dr Ammar Malik, a CERP Fellow affiliated with The Urban Institute and AidData, shared valuable insights on urban planning in developing countries. He discussed the negative impact of sudden urbanisation on public services and highlighted strategies to foster creativity and promote economic growth in urban areas, such as investing in public transportation, implementing mixed land-use regulations, and reducing residential segregation. Adeel Shafqat, the Country Director of Precision Development (PxD), presented PxD’s work on agriculture advisory and its impact. He shared the positive outcomes of farmer advisory through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and highlighted the impact of PxD’s work in the agricultural sector. Dr Asjad Naqvi, a senior economist at The Austrian Institute for Economic Research, also shared his research on climate change during the session. He emphasised the need for a holistic, data-driven approach to understand trends and identify actionable solutions, highlighting the emerging research on climate change in Pakistan and the gaps that need to be addressed. The session provided a valuable platform for exchanging insights and ideas, and CERP looks forward to further collaboration with The Urban Unit to drive positive change in Pakistan.

CERP and The Urban Unit Collaborate to Explore Future Opportunities for Partnership

CERP recently hosted The Urban Unit for a productive session to discuss potential future collaborations initiatives. The session resulted in promising outcomes and insights, demonstrating CERP’s commitment to innovative initiatives and partnerships. During the session, Dr Ammar Malik, a CERP Fellow affiliated with The Urban Institute and AidData, shared valuable insights on urban planning in developing countries. He discussed the negative impact of sudden urbanisation on public services and highlighted strategies to foster creativity and promote economic growth in urban areas, such as investing in public transportation, implementing mixed land-use regulations, and reducing residential segregation. Adeel Shafqat, the Country Director of Precision Development (PxD), presented PxD’s work on agriculture advisory and its impact. He shared the positive outcomes of farmer advisory through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) and highlighted the impact of PxD’s work in the agricultural sector. Dr Asjad Naqvi, a senior economist at The Austrian Institute for Economic Research, also shared his research on climate change during the session. He emphasised the need for a holistic, data-driven approach to understand trends and identify actionable solutions, highlighting the emerging research on climate change in Pakistan and the gaps that need to be addressed. The session provided a valuable platform for exchanging insights and ideas, and CERP looks forward to further collaboration with The Urban Unit to drive positive change in Pakistan.

News

Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

May 25, 2023
Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance.
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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

May 25, 2023
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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

May 25, 2023
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Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

Recognising the urgency of the energy situation, CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), organised a first-of-its-kind workshop in Islamabad, Pakistan on May 24-25, 2023, bringing together policymakers, private and government sector stakeholders in the energy sector, researchers, and academics to discuss immediate priorities and long-term strategies. The event marked the inaugural session of a series of energy policy-focused workshops in Pakistan and served as the launchpad for the collaboration between CERP and Princeton. Over two days, the workshop explored the complex structural and policy problems in Pakistan’s energy sector through the lens of global best practices and how they can be adapted to Pakistan’s specific economic and social context. CERP and Princeton brought on board globally recognized energy expert Dr. Chris Greig, a Senior Research Scientist at Princeton’s Andlinger Center, Maroof Syed, CERP President & CEO, and two of Pakistan’s leading researchers on energy markets: Dr. Javed Younas, a Professor of Economics at the American University of Sharjah and CERP Research Fellow; and Dr. Ayesha Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

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Adil Saeed

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Associate Director, Research Management
Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.

Adil Saeed

Associate Director, Research Management
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Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.

Adil Saeed

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Associate Director, Research Management
Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.
Associate Director, Research Management
Adil Saeed

Adil Saeed

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Associate Director, Research Management
Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.

Adil Saeed

Associate Director, Research Management
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Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.

Adil Saeed

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Associate Director, Research Management
Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.
Associate Director, Research Management
Adil Saeed

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Associate Director, Research Management
Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.

Adil Saeed

Associate Director, Research Management
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Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.

Adil Saeed

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Associate Director, Research Management
Adil Saeed is the Associate Director, Research Management at CERP. Starting career as a civil servant in the Ministry of Communications, Adil found interest in business administration and worked in the private sector (marketing, business development and operation) for a few years, before joining CERP in 2018. At CERP, Adil’s role is to help research teams run their operations smoothly – both with the CERP core teams & departments and in the field, through a continuous improvement of systems. Adil is passionate about understanding Economics, Business and Public Policy to find ways to improve the quality of life in the developing world.
Associate Director, Research Management
Ghada Qureshi

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Senior Associate, Research Development
Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.

Ghada Qureshi

Senior Associate, Research Development
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Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.

Ghada Qureshi

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Senior Associate, Research Development
Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.
Senior Associate, Research Development
Ghada Qureshi

Ghada Qureshi

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Senior Associate, Research Development
Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.

Ghada Qureshi

Senior Associate, Research Development
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Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.

Ghada Qureshi

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Senior Associate, Research Development
Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.
Senior Associate, Research Development
Ghada Qureshi

Ghada Qureshi

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Senior Associate, Research Development
Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.

Ghada Qureshi

Senior Associate, Research Development
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Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.

Ghada Qureshi

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Senior Associate, Research Development
Ghada Qureshi is a Research Development Senior Associate at CERP. She has previously worked at the European Cultural Foundation in Amsterdam on ECF Pilot Projects, specifically the European Union ‘Displaced in Media’ project, working for the self-representation of migrants and refugees in the mainstream media. She has worked at various non-profits and media organisations, also heading cultural analysis on the Editorial Board at Daily Times. Her Master’s thesis was an ethnography on international Muslim students, researching diversity policy, integration, norms, and self-identification, it is currently taught at Leiden University. Ghada holds an MSc in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, specialising in Policy in Practice, from Leiden University, Netherlands in 2018. She has her BSc in Anthropology and Sociology from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015.
Senior Associate, Research Development
Muhammad Adil Aziz

Muhammad Adil Aziz

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Associate, Research Development
Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Muhammad Adil Aziz

Associate, Research Development
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Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

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Associate, Research Development
Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Associate, Research Development
Muhammad Adil Aziz

Muhammad Adil Aziz

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Associate, Research Development
Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Muhammad Adil Aziz

Associate, Research Development
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Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Muhammad Adil Aziz

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Associate, Research Development
Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Associate, Research Development
Muhammad Adil Aziz

Muhammad Adil Aziz

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Associate, Research Development
Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Muhammad Adil Aziz

Associate, Research Development
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Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Muhammad Adil Aziz

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Associate, Research Development
Adil Aziz is a Research Development and Operations Associate at CERP. Prior to this, he was working as a Government Relations Associate within the Tax Project at CERP. He also spent 2 years as the E-commerce Assistant Manager before joining CERP in 2019. He has over 4 years of experience in the E-commerce Industry and over 3 years of experience in the Development Sector. His current role includes compliance with the Federal and Provincial Government regulations along with District-level approvals for NOCs. He holds a Master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Associate, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid

Syed Uzair Junaid

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Associate Director, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.

Syed Uzair Junaid

Associate Director, Research Development
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Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.

Syed Uzair Junaid

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Associate Director, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.
Associate Director, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid

Syed Uzair Junaid

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Associate Director, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.

Syed Uzair Junaid

Associate Director, Research Development
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Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.

Syed Uzair Junaid

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Associate Director, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.
Associate Director, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid

Syed Uzair Junaid

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Associate Director, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.

Syed Uzair Junaid

Associate Director, Research Development
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Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.

Syed Uzair Junaid

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Associate Director, Research Development
Syed Uzair Junaid is the Associate Director, Research Development, CERP. His interests lie in policy issues and research related to public health, nutrition, gender, employment, GIS, energy, and environment. He also serves as a technical advisor on the evaluation of market tests of maternal nutrition supplements in Pakistan. He formerly led the Women’s Mobility Program at CERP which consisted of multi-year RCT studies on the barriers to women’s labour force participation in Pakistan. He was part of CERP’s team collaborating with the health department of Punjab, Pakistan in developing its emergency health policy response to COVID-19. Uzair is a Fulbright Scholarship alumnus with a degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. He also has a background in banking and is an alumnus of IBA Karachi.
Associate Director, Research Development