Our Projects
Evidence. Equity. Systems Change.
Uncovering root causes to deliver meaningful change across systems, people, and policy.
Selected Engagements
Our work spans research, evaluation, and system transformation across sectors, geographies, and institutional contexts.
Migration Governance & Institutional Strengthening
GIZ | 2025–2026
Operationalized Pakistan’s migration governance system through national coordination frameworks and implementation tools across federal and provincial institutions.
Global GESI & DEI Audit (Multi-Country)
Ipas | 2024–2025
Led a global institutional assessment using surveys, KIIs, FGDs, and policy reviews to strengthen inclusive governance and accountability systems.
Gender Assessment – Skills & Overseas Employment
UN Women | 2022
Analysed gender barriers across skills and migration systems to inform gender-responsive labour migration policy.
ESG Verification – Biomass Supply Chains
Private Sector | 2025–2026
Conducted field-based ESG verification using traceability and risk assessment systems.
Child Labour Systems Research – Auto Sector
ILO | 2022
Delivered nationwide mixed-methods research across 9 districts to inform labour inspection and child protection systems.
Brick Kiln Health Systems Intervention (PPP Model)
UKAID / Palladium | 2016–2019
Designed and scaled a public–private model linking marginalized workers to formal health systems, improving access and reducing exploitative dependencies.
Research & System Diagnostics
We uncover what drives complex systems.
Global GESI & DEI Audit
Ipas | 2024–2025
Led a global assessment across ~24 countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia—delivered in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese—integrating policy review, KIIs, FGDs, and an anonymous inclusion survey to strengthen institutional systems.
Gender Assessment – Migration & Skills
UN Women | 2022-2023
Identified structural and social barriers limiting women’s participation in overseas employment systems.
Gender & Human Rights Analysis (IGNIT3 Programme)
Nutrition International | 2023–2024
Delivered multi-country systems analysis across health, nutrition, and WASH sectors integrating gender and rights-based frameworks.
Gender-Responsive Skills, Livelihoods & OSH Assessment
ILO Pakistan | 2025–2026
Analysed OSH, skills systems, and gender barriers in brick kiln and construction sectors to inform labour compliance and transition pathways.
Child Labour – Auto Workshops
ILO | 2022
Analysed demand and supply dynamics of child labour in informal sector systems.
Gendered Political Economy Analysis
Right to Play | 2024
Examined power dynamics and institutional barriers shaping gender and violence prevention outcomes.
Labour Administration Systems (4 Provinces)
ILO / HRDN
Assessed institutional capacity gaps in implementing labour standards post-devolution.
Conducted field-based research on child labour risks and access to education.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
We turn evidence into clarity—and learning into action.
Final Evaluation – GBV & Harmful Practices Programme
UNFPA | Nigeria
Assessed effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of GBV interventions.
Final Evaluation – TVET Programme (EU-Funded)
CARE International | 2015–2016
Evaluated a multi-district programme across Punjab and Sindh, assessing socio-economic outcomes and institutional performance.
Final Evaluation – Education Programme (Post-Flood)
Plan International / Telenor | 2015–2016
Assessed education recovery interventions across multiple provinces.
Equity, ESG & Responsible Systems
We examine inclusion, accountability, and responsible practice.
ESG Verification – Biomass Supply Chains
Private Sector | 2025–2026
Conducted field-based ESG verification using traceability and risk assessment systems.
Global GESI & DEI Audit
Ipas | 2024–2025
Strengthened institutional systems through policy review, surveys, and strategic recommendations.
GESI/DEI Advisory
UNOPS | 2023
Enhanced audit tools, procurement systems, and inclusion indicators.
Gender Equality Review – Value Chains
USAID Madagascar | 2022
Assessed gender integration and strengthened programme alignment.
Faith-Based Gender Programming Framework
ADRA Canada | 2023
Developed culturally grounded gender equality frameworks.
Strengthened labour compliance and ESG alignment in supply chains.
Human Rights & Labour Awareness Campaign
PTC | 2024
Designed communication strategies to promote labour rights awareness.
Labour, Markets & Customer Systems
We strengthen systems from workers to end users.
Labour, ESG & Customer Experience Systems
PTC | 2016–2024
Delivered a multi-phase engagement spanning worker awareness, capacity building, and CX system design.
Established helplines, complaint systems, and workflows to improve access, responsiveness, and labour compliance.
Worker Support & Customer Experience System (ALP Compliance)
Philip Morris Pakistan | 2015–2016
Designed a multi-channel support system combining helplines, outreach, and communication to improve worker access and grievance redress.
Led system design and stakeholder engagement to support socially responsible and low-carbon brick production in Sindh.
Grounded in DIS’s long-standing engagement in labour systems and construction value chains.
Brick Kiln Health Systems Intervention
UKAID / Palladium | 2016–2019
Developed a public–private model improving health access and reducing vulnerability for informal workers.
Labour Integration Programme (~USD 50M)
Government of Punjab / ILO
Designed large-scale programme addressing labour rights, skills, and livelihoods.
Decent Work Framework – Brick Kiln Sector
Solidarity Center | 2015
Developed sector-wide compliance and labour systems framework.
Foundational & Programme Development Work
Costing Plan – Adolescent Strategy
Government of Punjab / UNICEF | 2015–2016
Developed integrated financing strategy for multi-sector programmes.
Education Sector Programme Proposal (£25M)
CARE International | 2015
Designed large-scale programme targeting out-of-school children.