Center for Governance, Markets & Regulatory Analysis (CGMRA)

Introduction
The Center for Governance, Market & Regulatory Analysis (CGMRA) at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) is dedicated to advancing the understanding and improvement of regulatory frameworks, legal-economic synergies, and market efficiencies. By bridging the gap between Regulations, political economy, governance, law, economics, and market dynamics, CGMRA seeks to foster transparent, competitive, and equitable markets that drive sustainable economic growth. The center focuses on analyzing regulatory impacts, enhancing compliance mechanisms, and promoting evidence-based policies to address challenges in market governance, for growth.

Vision Statement

To become the foremost authority in shaping and analyzing policies that create dynamic, fair, and innovation-friendly markets through cutting-edge research and stakeholder collaboration.

Mission Statement

The Center seeks to strengthen governance, advance open and competitive markets that promote economic activity rather than suffocating it. It aspires to enable transparent, innovation-friendly ecosystems through evidence-based research. By fostering collaboration with relevant stakeholders, the Center aims to build coherent, responsive, and forward-looking governance structures that drive sustainable development in its true essence.

Research Focus Areas and Themes

Political economy

Governance

Markets

Regulations

Law & Economics

Karim Khan

Professor of Economics / Dean (Academics)
051-9248079

Faheem Jehangir Khan

Chief/Dean (Policy) / Project Director, RASTA CGP / Executive Director, CoE-CPEC / Secretary, PSDE
051-9248026

Iftikhar Ahmad

Director, PIDE School of Economics / Associate Professor
051-9248063

Fida Muhammad Khan

Assistant Professor
051-9248075

Saddam Hussein

Deputy Chief (Policy) / Director (CGMRA)
051-9248049

Mohammad Shaaf Najib

Research Economist
051-9248039
Azwar Muhammad Aslam

Azwar Muhammad Aslam

Research Economist
051-9248136

Usama Abdul Rauf

Assistant Chief Policy
051-9248049

Nisar Ali

Staff Economist
051-9248046
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Staff to Director
Mr. Muhammad Aslam
Official Phone No: +92 51 9248145
Email ID: [email protected]

Director Office
Mr. Saddam Hussein
Official Phone No: +92 51 9248026
Email ID: [email protected] , [email protected]

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