MCNP aims to work with local communities, government departments, educational institutions, and development partners to identify community needs, build local capacity, develop project proposals, and support sustainable development initiatives.
Effective development requires reliable data, community participation, transparent monitoring, and strong partnerships. In Gilgit-Baltistan, research can help identify community needs, understand employment opportunities, assess development challenges, and improve the planning and implementation of projects.
EcoCivic Development Services (EDS) aims to provide professional research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), capacity-building, and partnership-support services to government departments, NGOs, INGOs, development partners, and private organizations.
1. Ten districts covered by the Labour Market Assessment 2025
The Labour Market Assessment of Gilgit-Baltistan, published through the Skilling Pakistan platform in August 2025, examines labour-market conditions, skills gaps, and employer needs across all ten districts of GB.
2. A significant skills gap
The assessment estimates an annual demand for 40,792 skilled workers, of which approximately 13,238 positions are being met. This means around 32% of estimated demand is met, leaving a gap of approximately 68%.
3. Women’s participation in technical and vocational training
The assessment reports that female participation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is below 25%, highlighting the need for inclusive training opportunities and better access for women.
4. District-level development indicators
The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan's Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2024–25 was designed to provide evidence on social and development indicators across the region, supporting improved planning and monitoring.
Sources: Labour Market Assessment of Gilgit-Baltistan (2025), GIZ/Skilling Pakistan; Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, Planning & Development Department, MICS 2024–25. Figures should be interpreted according to each report's definitions and methodology.
Research and Community Needs Assessments: Conducting baseline studies, community surveys, key-informant interviews, focus group discussions, and needs assessments to identify local priorities.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Supporting project monitoring frameworks, indicators, data collection, progress reviews, evaluation studies, and evidence-based recommendations.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Organizing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, preparing reports, documenting findings, and presenting information to support decision-making.
Project Planning and Development: Supporting project design, logical frameworks, proposal development, work plans, risk assessments, and results-based planning.
GIS and Spatial Research: Using mapping and spatial data to understand geographic differences, identify service gaps, and support development and environmental planning.
Capacity Building: Supporting training for community organizations, field teams, and development professionals in research methods, monitoring tools, reporting, and project implementation.
Partnerships and Coordination: Facilitating collaboration among communities, government departments, academic institutions, NGOs, INGOs, private organizations, and development partners.
EDS aims to deliver research and M&E services that are participatory, transparent, and informed by reliable evidence. We emphasize local knowledge, gender inclusion, ethical data collection, and practical recommendations relevant to the social, economic, and environmental conditions of Gilgit-Baltistan.
We aim to help organizations make better-informed decisions, measure project progress, identify implementation gaps, and strengthen the impact and accountability of development initiatives across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Labour Market Assessment of Gilgit-Baltistan (2025), GIZ/Skilling Pakistan: https://www.skillingpakistan.gov.pk/publications/4
Labour Market Assessment — Executive Summary: https://skillingpakistan.gov.pk/storage/publications/pdfs/F-GB-Report-25.pdf
Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, Planning & Development Department — Official reports and MICS 2024–25: https://www.pnd.gog.pk/pages/downloads
Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, Information Department — MICS 2024–25 survey announcement: https://gbinfo.gov.pk/pages/news?page=39
