Improving Human Development Indicators
Development Strategies was established with a clear mission: to contribute towards improving health, education and quality of life of the most deserving people in Pakistan.
We are committed to working in partnerships to strengthen policies and systems leading to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our prime focus remains on enhancing opportunities and access towards quality services for the most deserving segments of population through systems strengthening and restructuring at all levels.
We specialise in adding value to organisational potential through strategic planning, research and analysis, programme designing, needs assessments, training and capacity building, setting up management information, monitoring and supervisory systems, implementation and management of projects, and conducting assessments and evaluations.
Development Strategies works with communities and community-based organisations, public and private sector organisations, non-government entities, UN agencies, and national and international donors.
Our Strengths
Our Core Values
These values inspire every project we undertake and every partnership we form.
People-Centred
We are a people-centred business entity. The needs, rights, and dignity of the communities we serve are at the heart of everything we do.
Pro-Active & Learning
We are a pro-active, learning organisation. We invest our surplus in new technologies, people, and products that further our mission.
Evidence-Based
We are committed to an evidence-based approach in all our work, from programme design through implementation to evaluation.
Partnership & Collaboration
We place a high value on our partnerships with organisations, clients, fellow professionals, and the communities we work with.
Ethics & Integrity
We operate with the highest professional standards, maintaining objectivity, confidentiality, and transparency in all engagements.
Human Potential
We believe that people have potential, are willing to change, and only they can develop themselves. Our role is to enable that journey.
Who We Are
Development Strategies is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan, with regional offices in Lahore, Punjab; Sukkur, Sindh; Peshawar, KPK; and Quetta, Balochistan. Our network includes a multidisciplinary team of domain experts, physicians, public health specialists, social scientists, educators, management professionals, and development practitioners.
Our senior leadership collectively brings decades of hands-on experience across Pakistan's most challenging development landscapes, from remote rural districts to federal policy corridors. We have worked in all four provinces, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and FATA.
We are registered with the relevant regulatory bodies in Pakistan and operate under the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. Our team has strong affiliations with national and international professional associations including the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), the International Health Economics Association (IHEA), and the South Asian Public Health Forum.
Peshawar, KPK
Sukkur, Sindh
Quetta, Balochistan
What We Do
Development Strategies operates across the full development and research cycle, offering end-to-end technical expertise to our clients and partners.
Strategic Planning
Development of strategic plans for government departments, NGOs, and donor agencies, including implementation and monitoring frameworks.
Research & Analysis
Quantitative and qualitative research, surveys, situational analyses, KAP studies, baseline and end-line assessments.
Programme Design
Designing research and development projects, writing proposals for private and public sector, including PC-1s and grant applications.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Setting up M&E and supervisory systems, MIS and database management, and conducting mid-term and end-of-project evaluations.
Organisational Strengthening
Systems analysis and restructuring, organisational audits, management restructuring, and institutional capacity development.
Training & Capacity Building
Developing training modules, conducting trainings for community workers, managers, and government functionaries at all levels.
Why Choose Development Strategies
Deep Domain Knowledge
Our network of experts have decades of specialized experience in health, education, and social development across Pakistan's diverse geographic and socio-cultural contexts.
Methodological Rigour
We apply the highest standards of quantitative and qualitative research methodology, from sampling design to data analysis and reporting.
National Coverage
We have successfully operated in over 100 districts across all provinces, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan, with established field networks.
Trusted by Global Leaders
Our client portfolio includes WHO, UNICEF, USAID, UNDP, and leading INGOs, a testament to the trust placed in our delivery.
Innovative Approaches
We embrace technology-enabled data collection (CAPI), modern analytical tools, and evidence-based programme design frameworks.
On Time, Every Time
Our structured project management approach ensures deliverables are met on schedule without compromising on quality or rigour.