About PAC

Public Affairs Centre (PAC) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the cause of improving the quality of governance in India. PAC's focus in this regard is primarily on areas in which the public can play a proactive role in improving governance. PAC undertakes and supports research on public policy and services, disseminates research findings, facilitates citizen action support for collective action and provides advisory services to state and non-state agencies.

The objectives of PAC Research

PAC’s research is directed towards improving the quality of various public services. It aims through research to bring greater awareness among both the government agencies who are the major service providers and the citizens who are the users of these services. Its research is also to enable institutions of civil society assess key issues and identify action areas.

PAC uses the findings of its research to inform the public and to encourage and support collective action by citizen groups to improve accountability and performance in government.

PAC’s uniqueness lies in blending research and citizen action to produce the desired results. Its research aims to provide a stimulus for action through knowledge derived from scientific surveys and action in turn compliments research and generates valuable inputs from the field.

Over the years PAC’s  research has led to a series of Report Cards (See section on Report Cards for greater details). Other research has focussed on key issues in governance such as corruption and municipal budgets. Recently research has also expanded significantly to cover irrigation services and Bhoomi Kiosks in Karnataka.

Website: http://www.pacindia.org/