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Blog post
Why are there no microgrids in Pakistan?
Solar microgrids, with higher voltage distribution and decentralised generation, present a viable alternative to grid electricity in Pakistan. What’s more, demand exists for services beyond basic electrification. However, there are hurdles for microgrid deployment in the country. Namely, sophisticated demand, technological barriers, and legal constraints. An International...
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Publication - Project Report
The macroeconomic benefits of tax enforcement in Pakistan
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Blog post
Harnessing technology for public sector reform: Procurement in Pakistan
Procurement decision making and access to information “Procurement decisions take up 20-25% of my time in a week, and given my other obligations, I cannot afford to spend more time on this activity”, explains Mr. Ashraf, an Executive Engineer in the Communication and Works Department in Punjab. His task at hand today is to procure more printing paper for his subsidiary...
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Project
Candidate attributes and political accountability: Evidence from Pakistan local government elections
Political party-based local elections are widely advocated as key to strengthening democracy, and their outcomes can significantly impact local economic development. A randomised experiment to determine how locals in Punjab, Pakistan, choose to vote found that voters tend to prefer candidates with political connections over those who have proven to be competent,...
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Case Study: Firms
Management matters: How bad management is holding back growth
Our research has found well managed firms are more productive, profitable, and grow faster than badly managed ones, and suggests policies that can help firms improve practices.
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Case Study: Public Sector and Tax
Innovative tax policies
Research shows that innovative policies – such as performance incentives for tax collectors and naming and shaming tax-evading firms – can significantly increase revenue.
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Publication - Project Report
Improving political communication: Results of a field experiment in Pakistan
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Blog post
Six insights for engaging community activists in rural development
You can’t overstate the importance of local organisations in providing services for their communities. Pakistan’s flash flood of 2012 washed away the water supply scheme and 1.5 kilometres of a road in the remote village of Kiyar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karimabad valley. After a week, the local community restored these services itself. In the hilly areas of northern...
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Publication - Project Report
Decentralised electric power delivery model for rural electrification in Pakistan
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Publication - Project Report
Analysis of the government bond market and monetary policy