Collective for Social Sciences Research

The Collective
Karachi, Pakistan

The Collective is recognized for three main areas of innovation in the practice of applied social sciences in Pakistan: the introduction of a political economy perspective in macro- and micro-issues; the attention to informal collective action and social networks; and the combination of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. The Collective's objective is to produce high quality academic research in the social sciences and to foster informed debate on social, political and economic issues and policies.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.researchcollective.org/

Address:
173-I, Block 2, PECHS, Karachi-75400, Pakistan

Country:
Pakistan

Sub-region:
Southern Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Pakistan
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2001
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): Haris Gazdar
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Haris Gazdar
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2024
Collective for Social Sciences Research
6
Pakistan average
21
Global average
78
% Female staff
2024
Collective for Social Sciences Research
12%
Pakistan average
29%
Global average
58%
Age (years)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
25
Pakistan average
34
Global average
33

Organisational performance

Publications
2023
Collective for Social Sciences Research
1
Pakistan average
22
Global average
42
2022
Collective for Social Sciences Research
1

Social

Facebook
Likes (2022)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
2,680
Pakistan average
8,701
Global average
32,422
Likes (2021)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
2,478
Likes (2019)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
2,306
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
1,594
Pakistan average
11,629
Global average
19,789
Followers (2024)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
1,642
Followers (2022)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
1,565
Followers (2025)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
867
Pakistan average
7,062
Global average
15,800
Followers (2024)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
662

Data notes

Last updated: 23/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Suggested by Multilateral Organisation experts
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