Development Pool (DP) is a socio-economic consultancy firm working in the areas of Economic and Business Development, Democracy and Governance and Social Development. Development Pool was formed as a registered partnership firm in
January 2007 with its main office in Lahore. DP started work with two partners Iqbal Haider Butt and Ali Salman and now its staff strength has reached to eight. The volume of work at DP has increased tremendously since its inception registering a year-to-year growth rate of more than 100%.

Development Pool builds upon two decades of experience of its partners and their highly diverse educational qualification and practical exposure in development, business, and socio-economic areas. DP has worked as a catalytic agency for creating opportunities, improving systems and expanding knowledge base. It has advised entities in the private, public, and development sectors. Development Pool has added value by creating knowledge for clients and stakeholders.