Who We Are
The Institute for Research, Advocacy, and Development is an independent social enterprise aimed at catalyzing participatory reforms and development through innovative research, proactive policy strategies, and vigorous capacity-building initiatives. Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the organization endeavors to promote inclusivity and pluralism, governance and Information, freedom of expression and media development, and rule of law and legislative reforms.
Mission
Our mission is to strengthen: democracy through inclusivity and pluralism; justice through fundamental rights; governance through transparency and accountability; and local empowerment through devolution and decentralization in the digital age.
Vision
We envision a democratic, inclusive, and informed polity by fostering the rule of law, civil liberties, and human rights in Pakistan.
What We Do
Our experts have organized seminars, consultative meetings, orientation sessions, policy dialogues, and meetings with policymakers, rights activists, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, donor agencies, and development organizations on a variety of themes.
We have a team of international trainers, who have honed their knowledge dissemination skills through rigorous training programs and are certified by well-reputed international training organizations.
We have a team of international trainers, who have honed their knowledge dissemination skills through rigorous training programs and are certified by well-reputed international training organizations.
The Institute for Research, Advocacy, and Development holds strong linkages and networking skills at regional, national, and local levels. We have, over the last few years, worked as founding members in the development of alliances and networks.
Thematic Focus
News, Views & Opinions
Publications
Our Partners
Affiliations
We are affiliated as an active member of the following national and international coalitions, alliances and networks:
- Pakistan Journalists Safety Coalition (PJSC)
- The Coalition on Right to Information (CRTI)
- Pakistan Coalition on Ethical Journalism (PCEJ)
- Freedom of Information Advocates (FOIA)
- South Asian Network for Sustainability, Accountability & Responsibility (SANSAR)
- International Lawyers Assisting Workers (ILAW)
- Coalition for Election and Democracy (CED)
- South Asian Media Lawyers Association (SAMLA)
- Voice & Accountability Forum (VAF)
- FATA Reforms and Coordination Committee