An institution for the most efficient use of
scarce resources
scarce resources
so that a spring may emerge,
even in the heart of the desert
even in the heart of the desert
empowers high-impact, open research projects across the MENA region. Through hybrid funding, expert collaboration, and data excellence, we help solve regional development challenges with transparency, inclusion, and evidence-based insight.
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Services
KARIZ provides comprehensive support services to registered projects
Data Services
- Standardization & metadata tagging
- Quality control & validation for citation
- Multi-format outputs(interactive visualizations, dashboards, API)
Research Services
- Hybrid funding (CSR + crowdfunding)
- Quality assurance through external jury assessments
- Certification and endorsement for research credibility
- Team-building tools and expert matchmaking
- Online workspace for file sharing, task tracking, and communication
- Media and publishing support(books, podcasts, reports)
Why Us
Why POD for MENA Development?
Why Businesses Should Fund POD Projects?
Why Businesses Should Fund POD Projects?
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$Whether you're a researcher, funder, policymaker, or citizen — POD is your platform to make impactful change visible and scalable.
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