The Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan, or CERP, is a leading independent nonpartisan policy institution focused on improving decision‑making in Pakistan through evidence‑informed research, engaging with policy counterparts with real policy challenges and designing and advising on high‑impact reforms based on data. At CERP, we also deploy cutting‑edge pedagogy tailored for Pakistan and provide data insights to the private sector on product and process design.

About Project

Economic growth in developing countries is often constrained by weak tax administration. Property tax revenues, crucial for financing public goods, are typically undermined by outdated valuation systems and high discretion in assessments.

This project addresses these challenges by:

• Developing a computer vision algorithm that predicts property assessments using property images.
• Testing algorithm effectiveness through a “human vs. machine” randomized control...