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
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2001
Age (years)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
 24
Pakistan average
 33
Global average
 32
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%

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
 8,699
Global average
 32,411
Likes (2021)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
 2,478
Likes (2019)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
 2,306
Followers (2025)
Collective for Social Sciences Research
 1,594
Pakistan average
 11,674
Global average
 20,551
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
 7,502
Global average
 16,415
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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