Better Business Regulatory Environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)

Better Business Regulatory Environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)

Donor: National Network of Economic Think-Tanks (NNETT)

Locale: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Duration of Project: 2021 – 2023

Introduction:

This project aims to assess the business regulatory environment for various segments, geographies, and firms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. Through an inclusive and scientific approach, it aims to boost evidence collection and afterwards enhance outreach and communication leading to an indicated perception on KP’s regulatory environment by the private sector. Highlighting the gap analysis of the current regulatory regime, the project further aims to enhance the accountability and principles of democracy by convincing the government through evidence-based decision-making and working on both supply and demand sides for a better business regulatory environment.

Objective:

· To support market-oriented economic think tanks and civil society in advancing solutions to the challenges of governance and local economic development in KP.

Activities:

Most of the project activities revolve around research and policy advocacy engagements. Apart from Holding of Seven Public-Private Dialogues (PPDs) followed by development of PPD briefs, following research documents will be produced.

· An assessment report on KP’s business regulatory environment;

· Two policy reviews on federal and KP pre-budget proposals for the FY 2022 and FY 2023;

· One policy review that presents the perspectives of marginalized communities, including women, youths, and local businesses located in the recently merged districts;

· One policy review on the working of investment regime in KP;

· One policy review to explore the potential of Pak-Afghan Transit Trade in improving KP’s business environment;

· One legal review on the legislative aspect of doing business in KP;

· Eight Op-Eds based on research findings and as an outcome of advocacy engagement;

· One brief on the status of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chapter of the SDPI-managed and supported by National Network of Economic Think Tanks.

Team Member: Dr. Vaqar Ahmed, Engr. Ahad Nazir, Abdullah Khalid and Sidra Tahir