The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) at the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar, is a leading policy think tank dedicated to advancing research and providing technical support to the government on various policy matters. CPPR specializes in coordinating quantitative and qualitative baselines, impact assessments, perception surveys, third-party validations, and monitoring and evaluation services. With a strong focus on humanitarian and developmental research, the Centre boasts expertise in research design, technical methodologies, data management, and analysis.
In 2017, CPPR demonstrated its capacity by managing over 4 million household forms for the Elementary and Secondary Education Department of KP, utilizing a team of 1,000 data entry operators for a province-wide census.
The Centre has collaborated with prominent organizations, including the Higher Education Commission (HEC), UN agencies, USAID, DFID, and the World Bank, contributing to various sectors such as women empowerment, child protection, climate change, health, and public service delivery.
CPPR possesses strong technical capabilities due to its pool of experts and established connections with government institutions, communities, and industries. The Institute of Management Sciences is well-equipped to manage financial resources, providing bid security or bank guarantees as needed.
Quality assurance is a priority for CPPR, which implements internal and external monitoring mechanisms to ensure program delivery meets high standards.
The Team Lead supervises logistics and program execution, while external monitors provide feedback on the implementation process.