Juniper Policy Alternatives

Local insight, national reach

A non-governmental, non-partisan policy consultancy, incorporated with SECP in 2021 and working with governments and development partners across Pakistan.

Juniper Policy Alternatives (JPA), the brand name of Juniper Policy Consulting (JPC), provides governments and non-governmental organizations across Pakistan with evidence-based, context-sensitive policy advice and technical assistance in social and economic policy and governance.

JPA is a non-governmental, non-partisan organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under section 16 of the Companies Act 2017, and was incorporated at Quetta on 8th June, 2021.

Recognizing that politics sits at the centre of service delivery, we integrate political economy analysis into how we understand, assess and improve public services.

Our team of academics, sector specialists, policy practitioners and analysts has rich experience in research, policy and strategy development, public sector management and governance reform.

  • Political economy at the centre

    We look at the power and incentives that shape how services are delivered.

  • Independent and non-partisan

    Non-governmental advice for governments and development partners.

  • Local roots, national reach

    Founded in Quetta and working across Pakistan, backed by national and global networks.

Mission

To help our clients promote inclusive, transparent, efficient and responsive public service delivery.

Vision

To become a thought leader in evidence-based policy advice and technical assistance.

Our approach

From insight to impact in four steps

  1. 01

    Diagnostics

    We uncover the root causes of performance gaps, institutional strengths and weaknesses, and openings for meaningful reform.

  2. 02

    Policy alternatives

    We turn evidence into realistic policy options and reform pathways that reflect global best practice and local context.

  3. 03

    Political feasibility

    We assess incentives, power dynamics and stakeholder interests to find entry points for change that can win support.

  4. 04

    Implementation support

    We strengthen delivery and coordination, and set up systems to monitor progress and learn along the way.

How we work

Flexible ways to work with us

Engagement models

  • Embedded advisoryOur specialists work inside your team, alongside counterparts.
  • Technical and transaction advisoryFocused expert input on specific policy or transaction questions.
  • End-to-end deliveryFrom diagnosis through to implementation support.

Resources we draw on

  • Locally based specialistsField-ready experts who know federal and provincial institutions.
  • National resource poolSpecialists from across Pakistan, matched to each assignment.
  • Global expert networksInternational expertise where an assignment needs it.

Firm registration

Certificates & registrations

Juniper Policy Consulting (Pvt.) Limited is registered with federal and provincial authorities. Select a certificate to view it in full.

Where we work

Ten thematic areas of practice

We bring political economy analysis to every sector we work in, from schools and health services to public finance, minerals and climate.

  • Economic and rural development
  • Education
  • Health and social protection
  • Public finance and investment
  • E-governance
  • Mineral value addition
  • Youth development
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Environment and climate change
  • Monitoring and evaluation

Clients and partners

Trusted by public and development partners

Our clients, funders and collaborators span federal and provincial government, research institutions and international development partners.

  • UNICEF
  • Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
  • Government of Balochistan
  • Federal Board of Revenue
  • DARE-RC
  • UK International Development
  • Adam Smith International
  • ReMIT
  • Oxford Policy Management
  • RISE, Harvard University
  • Pakistan Institute of Development Economics
  • RASTA, PIDE
  • WWF-Pakistan
  • NIBAF Pakistan

Government

  • Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
  • Government of Balochistan, School and Secondary Education Departments
  • Federal Board of Revenue

Development partners

  • UNICEF
  • UK International Development
  • Adam Smith International (ReMIT)
  • WWF-Pakistan, ILO and the European Union

Research and academia

  • RISE, Harvard University
  • Oxford Policy Management
  • PIDE and RASTA
  • DARE-RC
  • LUMS and NIBAF

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