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Driving impact with rigorous research, advanced analytics, capacity building, data collection and advisory services for improved decision-making.

Lahore, Pakistan
Joined August 2011
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Every child deserves more than a seat in school; they deserve learning that lasts. Over nearly two decades, LEAPS followed the same children from primary school into adulthood. The findings bring real reasons for hope. #LearnToEarn @aikhwaja, @AndrabiTahir, @WWHGlobalEd
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CERP began with a handful of people, a few chairs and a shared belief that evidence could lead to better decisions. As we approach 20 years, we begin a new chapter, bringing that belief to a growing community across Pakistan and beyond. Our journey, told by those who lived it.
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Before our new identity made its way out into the world, we shared it with the people who make CERP what it is.
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A few moments from the team's first look at the new CERP identity.
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Things change. Looks change. Even researchers occasionally change their minds (with sufficient evidence). We tested 47 shades of blue. The results were statistically significant. Meet the new CERP!
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Poor questions get poor data. Build the foundation every strong study needs. Our Learning Hub course covers research design, sampling strategies and choosing the right methodology. Early Bird: 4 November Last date: 18 November Apply: bit.ly/48dJdC5
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Meet the Faculty Nadia Mukhtar is an applied economist and LUMS Lecturer (MSc, Oxford) who has advised the World Bank, ADB, USAID, FCDO and Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce. Register: bit.ly/4z11pec
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Last day to register: 14 October 2026 Learn how to audit AI tools for algorithmic bias, understand the difference between privacy and ethical safeguards, and actionable risk mitigations for your organisation. Register now: bit.ly/4dC6kJI
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An executive session for people who apply knowledge to inform policy. Join our two day masterclass on political feasibility, stakeholder influence and policy reform. Early bird: 23 October Last day: 2 November Register: bit.ly/3VuFH3n
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How do we know when to trust AI’s results? This one day online course uses real AI cases to examine spot where bias enters data, distinguish privacy risks from ethical concerns, and use practical checklists to review AI tools. Apply: bit.ly/4ylIVVh
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Early bird discount deadline: 30 September 2026 Last date to register: 14 October 2026 Explore other Learning Hub courses and bundle offers: cerp.org.pk/learning-hub/cal…
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Huge congratulations to CERP Research Fellow and Nobel Laureate, Dr Michael Kremer, on being appointed as the new World Bank Group Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics!
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Over the years, Michael’s association with CERP has centred on advancing rigorous research, including our work with Precision Development (PxD) to bring evidence-based digital advisory and localised weather information to farmers across Pakistan.
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Last call for applications - 24 September 2026. Learn how to develop a theory of change, choose meaningful indicators and critically assess evaluation plans, with practical skills you can apply to Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning. bit.ly/4htQEKK
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Is a declining fertility rate a positive or negative development? Watch @aikhwaja discuss fertility rates, women’s agency and labour force participation with @Rimmel_Mohydin in the latest episode of our podcast, Counting People Out: youtu.be/2InvOsYuYsI
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Call for Papers deadline extended to September 26, 2026. Submit your paper for AMES CSW and Pathways to Development 2027, taking place January 14–17 at LUMS, Lahore. Submit via Oxford Abstracts: bit.ly/4A1djp0
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What if Pakistan's biggest resource is the one we keep underinvesting in? @Rimmel_Mohydin and @aikhwaja on why we need to stop counting people out. Watch the full conversation on CERP’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/2InvOsYuYsI
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What if we’ve been asking the wrong question about Pakistan’s population? @aikhwaja and @Rimmel_Mohydin unpack Pakistan’s population - from fertility and migration to productivity, AI and human capital. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/2InvOsYuYsI
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Meet the faculty. Shabeeh works on CERP’s Civil Service Project, evaluating bureaucrats’ preferences, motivation and performance for researchers from LSE, UC Davis and the University of Bristol. Register: bit.ly/4htQEKK @SH_Raza06
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