PAC Annual Report 2016-2017

The Public Affairs Centre Annual Report 2016–17 highlights PAC's transition towards a more integrated action-research organisation addressing India's development challenges. The report documents research across public policy, participatory governance, citizen action, environmental governance, and policy engagement. During the year, PAC strengthened collaborations with governments, academic institutions, civil society organisations, and development partners to promote evidence-based policymaking and institutional reforms. Major initiatives included governance assessments, social accountability interventions, capacity-building programmes, policy communication, and dissemination of research findings. The report reflects PAC's growing emphasis on translating research into actionable policy solutions while strengthening citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in governance.