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The People Behind PinPoint

A diverse team of researchers, economists, and field practitioners united by our commitment to community-centered research and equitable development across South Asia.

Our Journey

PinPoint Ventures emerged from years of field experience across South Asia, where we witnessed both the power of rigorous research and the limitations of extractive research practices that failed to serve communities.

Founded by development practitioners who had worked in government, academia, and civil society, we established PinPoint to bridge the gap between methodological rigor and community-centered approaches.

Today, we combine deep technical expertise with extensive networks across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, enabling us to conduct research that is both academically sound and contextually grounded.

50+ Research Projects
8 Countries
15+ Sectors
Research Network South Asia

Our Values

These principles guide how we approach research, build relationships, and measure success in our work.

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Partnership

We work with communities as partners, not subjects, ensuring research serves local priorities and builds long-term relationships based on mutual respect and shared learning.

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Rigor

We maintain the highest standards of methodological quality while adapting approaches to fit context, ensuring our research can inform policy and withstand academic scrutiny.

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Equity

We center marginalized voices and examine how development interventions affect different groups, with particular attention to power dynamics and structural inequalities.

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Impact

We measure success by whether our research leads to better policies, stronger programs, and improved outcomes for the communities we work with across South Asia.

Meet Our Team

Experienced researchers and practitioners with deep expertise across development sectors and South Asian contexts.

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Dr. Ravi Sharma
Founding Director & Senior Research Fellow

Development economist with 15+ years experience in impact evaluation and policy analysis across South Asia. Former Senior Research Fellow at Institute for Policy Research, Delhi, and consultant to World Bank, UNDP. PhD in Economics from Delhi School of Economics.

Expertise

Impact Evaluation Social Protection Labor Economics Econometrics Policy Analysis
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Asha Patel
Research Director & Participatory Methods Lead

Social researcher specializing in participatory research methods and gender studies. Former Program Manager at Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability. Extensive fieldwork experience across rural India and Bangladesh. MA in Development Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Expertise

Participatory Research Gender Analysis Community Mobilization Qualitative Methods SRHR
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Tariq Hassan
Senior Research Associate & Climate Specialist

Environmental economist with expertise in climate adaptation and rural livelihoods. Former Research Associate at International Centre for Climate Change and Development, Dhaka. Fluent in Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu. MSc in Environmental Economics from University of Dhaka.

Expertise

Climate Economics Rural Livelihoods Agricultural Policy Mixed Methods Bangladesh Context
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Sita Kumari
Field Research Coordinator & Community Liaison

Community development practitioner with 12+ years experience in participatory research and program implementation. Former District Coordinator for state government social protection programs in Bihar. Expert in community engagement and local governance systems.

Expertise

Community Engagement Local Governance Field Coordination Hindi/Bhojpuri Rural Communities
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Nadira Fernando
Research Associate & Health Systems Specialist

Public health researcher with expertise in health systems strengthening and maternal health. Former Program Officer at Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka. Experience conducting research in conflict-affected areas. MPH from University of Colombo.

Expertise

Health Systems Maternal Health Conflict Settings Sinhala/Tamil Survey Design
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Arjun Khanna
Data Analyst & Technology Lead

Data scientist with experience in development sector applications. Former analyst at India's National Sample Survey Office. Expertise in big data applications for development and mobile data collection systems. BTech in Computer Science from IIT Delhi.

Expertise

Data Science Statistical Analysis Mobile Data Collection R/Python/Stata GIS

Professional Networks & Affiliations

Indian Association for the Study of Population

Active members contributing to demographic and health research discourse in India

South Asian Network for Development Economics

Collaborating researchers across Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

International Development Research Centre

Research partners and grantees for climate adaptation and governance studies

Gender and Development Network

Contributing to feminist research methodologies and gender-responsive evaluations

Participatory Research in Asia

Network of practitioners advancing community-based research approaches

Climate Development Knowledge Network

Regional experts on climate change adaptation and policy research

Join Our Team

We're always looking for passionate researchers and practitioners who share our commitment to community-centered research and equitable development. If you're interested in contributing to policy-relevant research across South Asia, we'd love to hear from you.

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