Pakistan
247.5
Population 2023 (Millions)
0.5
HDI Score
2022 (Max. 1)
57.0
SDG Score
2023
(Max. 100)
0.5
Gender Inequality
Index Score
(Max. 1)
79
Internet Inclusivity
Index 2022
(100 countries)
Overview
Pakistan, the world’s fifth-most populous country, plays a pivotal role in South Asia geopolitically and culturally. It boasts rich historical heritage, a young population, and strategic economic potential. However, Pakistan faces deep-rooted challenges including political instability, gender inequality, and widespread poverty. The country struggles with one of the lowest female labor force participation rates in the region, and gender-based violence remains prevalent. Economic pressures—such as high inflation, external debt, and unemployment—are compounded by climate shocks like devastating floods, which disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Despite these issues, Pakistan has a vibrant civil society, growing tech sector, and a strong diaspora that continues to drive change and resilience.
Projects
- Pakistan, South & Southeast Asia
- October - December 2024
- Data Feminism
- Partner(s): UN Women - Pakistan (Funder)
The five-day training module is structured into five key sections, combining presentations, group discussions, hands-on activities, and real-world case studies:
- Introduction to Gender Data
- Gendered Data Collection and Analysis
- Ethical Use of Gender Data
- Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting (GRPB)
- Applying Gender Data in Policy Formulation
This project represents a pivotal step in building capacity for evidence-based policymaking in Pakistan, advancing gender equity and institutional accountability.
- Partner(s): UNDP (Funder), UNDP Europe and Central Asia
In partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), DPA provided support to the Europe and Central Asia Regional Hub in Istanbul for the project “Measuring the Unmeasured” to contribute to SDG measurement and achievement. The effective use of data for public policy was of critical importance to the UN in its efforts to strengthen evidence-based programming and policy development. In particular, generating, analyzing, presenting, and using data was vital to global and regional efforts to monitor and promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our project aimed to scope, develop, and test different methods for measuring Tier III indicators of high SDG priorities for 11 countries in the Arab States, Europe and Central Asia, and Asia Pacific, with the main goal of utilizing this information in policy responses.