Event Report
#CPPRWebinar on 'Changing Political Dynamics in West Asia: Abraham Accords and Beyond' was held on December 10, 2020. The session sought to provide an overview of trends and geopolitical shifts that can be anticipated with Israel being recognised by a few of the Arab nations, namely UAE and Bahrain.
Click here to read the Event Report: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-strategic-studies/changing-political-dynamics-in-west-asia-abraham-accords-and-beyond
To watch the session, click here: https://www.cppr.in/videos/cpprwebinar-on-changing-political-dynamics-in-west-asia-abraham-accords-and-beyond
#CPPRWebinar on 'Changing Political Dynamics in West Asia: Abraham Accords and Beyond' was held on December 10, 2020. The session sought to provide an overview of trends and geopolitical shifts that can be anticipated with Israel being recognised by a few of the Arab nations, namely UAE and Bahrain.
Click here to read the Event Report: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-strategic-studies/changing-political-dynamics-in-west-asia-abraham-accords-and-beyond
To watch the session, click here: https://www.cppr.in/videos/cpprwebinar-on-changing-political-dynamics-in-west-asia-abraham-accords-and-beyond
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Changing Political Dynamics in West Asia: Abraham Accords and Beyond - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
Date & Time: December 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM EST Venue: Zoom Online Meeting Platform Webinar: Changing Political Dynamics in West Asia: Abraham Accords and Beyond Guest Speaker: Dr Jon B. Alterman, Senior Vice President, Zbigniew […]
CPPR Academy Online Certificate Course on Diplomacy and Global Affairs
With globalisation undergoing major changes in recent times and shaping our present international system, CPPR Academy launches its next certificate course on Diplomacy and Global Affairs.
Click the link to register for the course
https://www.cppr.in/certificate-course-on-diplomacy-and-global-affairs
With globalisation undergoing major changes in recent times and shaping our present international system, CPPR Academy launches its next certificate course on Diplomacy and Global Affairs.
Click the link to register for the course
https://www.cppr.in/certificate-course-on-diplomacy-and-global-affairs
Article
Chandrasekaran Balakakrishnan, Research Fellow, CPPR, hightlights Tamil Nadus innovative incineration technology that can process tonnes of solid waste to zero waste without pollution. This article is co-authored by Prof Dr Raman Sivakumar, Chief Scientist, MAK India Limited.
Click here to read their discussion on the need for out-of-the-box policymaking: https://www.cppr.in/articles/innovative-technology-enabling-effective-solid-waste-management-in-tamil-nadu
Chandrasekaran Balakakrishnan, Research Fellow, CPPR, hightlights Tamil Nadus innovative incineration technology that can process tonnes of solid waste to zero waste without pollution. This article is co-authored by Prof Dr Raman Sivakumar, Chief Scientist, MAK India Limited.
Click here to read their discussion on the need for out-of-the-box policymaking: https://www.cppr.in/articles/innovative-technology-enabling-effective-solid-waste-management-in-tamil-nadu
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Innovative Technology Enabling Effective Solid Waste Management in Tamil Nadu - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
The article discusses how an innovative incineration technology has been used in processing tonnes of solid waste in the State of Tamil Nadu to zero waste without pollution and creating byproducts with tangible economic values. It also points out at […]
Article
Bihar assembly election was a nail-biter, with several narratives receiving spotlight, several legacies altered and significance of Assembly elections being reinstated in India. Rohit Kumar V, Research Intern, CPPR addresses the factors that played a role in charting NDAs path to victory.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/articles/modis-saffron-party-steers-the-double-engine-sarkar-to-victory-in-bihar
Bihar assembly election was a nail-biter, with several narratives receiving spotlight, several legacies altered and significance of Assembly elections being reinstated in India. Rohit Kumar V, Research Intern, CPPR addresses the factors that played a role in charting NDAs path to victory.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/articles/modis-saffron-party-steers-the-double-engine-sarkar-to-victory-in-bihar
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Modi’s Saffron Party Steers the ‘Double Engine Sarkar’ to Victory in Bihar - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
In what was seen as a nail-biter of an election in Bihar, several narratives received spotlight, several legacies altered and most importantly, the rarity and significance of Assembly elections in India being reinstated. This article addresses the National…
Announcement
CPPR – Atlas South Asia Public Policy Challenge
CPPR in association with Atlas Network, USA invites entries for the “CPPR – Atlas South Asia Public Policy Challenge” under the theme “Navigating Policy Reforms for Minimum Government, Maximum Governance in the Disruptive Era.”
Last date to submit your abstracts: 31 December 2020
Click on the link provided to know more: https://www.cppr.in/cppr-atlas-south-asia-public-policy-challenge
CPPR – Atlas South Asia Public Policy Challenge
CPPR in association with Atlas Network, USA invites entries for the “CPPR – Atlas South Asia Public Policy Challenge” under the theme “Navigating Policy Reforms for Minimum Government, Maximum Governance in the Disruptive Era.”
Last date to submit your abstracts: 31 December 2020
Click on the link provided to know more: https://www.cppr.in/cppr-atlas-south-asia-public-policy-challenge
Article
In the COVID-19 era when companies are looking to diversify their investments, it is important that India avoid backsliding into protectionism and instead create the right institutional support that enables an open and technologically-innovative ecosystem. #CPPRIndia's Angira Shukla and Nissy Solomon examine the claim of rising protectionism in India.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/articles/resurgence-of-protectionism-in-india-why-it-is-a-worrying-signal
In the COVID-19 era when companies are looking to diversify their investments, it is important that India avoid backsliding into protectionism and instead create the right institutional support that enables an open and technologically-innovative ecosystem. #CPPRIndia's Angira Shukla and Nissy Solomon examine the claim of rising protectionism in India.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/articles/resurgence-of-protectionism-in-india-why-it-is-a-worrying-signal
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Resurgence of Protectionism in India: Why it is a Worrying Signal? - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
India’s shift towards protectionism is increasingly evident with tariffs being deployed as a policy instrument to boost domestic manufacturing capabilities. However, scant attention has been given to the policy’s viability. The article examines the claim…
Article
#CPPRIndia Senior Fellow KV Thomas discusses the current political crisis in Nepal and how the geopolitical and strategic factors and the dominating influence of China in Nepal will affect India.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-strategic-studies/political-crisis-in-nepal-and-its-geopolitical-implications
#CPPRIndia Senior Fellow KV Thomas discusses the current political crisis in Nepal and how the geopolitical and strategic factors and the dominating influence of China in Nepal will affect India.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-strategic-studies/political-crisis-in-nepal-and-its-geopolitical-implications
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Political Crisis in Nepal and its Geopolitical Implications - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
The article discusses the current political crisis in Nepal and how the geopolitical and strategic factors and the dominating influence of China in Nepal will affect India. It also highlights Nepal’s role in India’s internal security architecture and the…
National Education Policy, 2020 is set to bring seminal changes to the Indian’s education system. It introduces several changes in the Indian #Education System from the school level to the higher education level.
Within this context, #CPPRIndia brings together a distinguished educationist and policy professional to initiate a discourse on the operational challenges #NationalEducationPolicy presents to the State of #Kerala.
Join us on January 7, 2021 at 4:30 PM IST
For registration & further details:
https://www.cppr.in/educationdialogues
Within this context, #CPPRIndia brings together a distinguished educationist and policy professional to initiate a discourse on the operational challenges #NationalEducationPolicy presents to the State of #Kerala.
Join us on January 7, 2021 at 4:30 PM IST
For registration & further details:
https://www.cppr.in/educationdialogues
Article
In the past, private buses in #Kerala was crucial to the states enterprising model in providing #publictransport services. But unfavourable policy decisions taken by the government against private operators resulted in a drastic reduction in their numbers.
Click here to read the article by Sreya Vaidyan and Praseeda Mukundan of #CPPRIndia on private players in public transport: https://www.cppr.in/articles/private-buses-a-major-mode-of-public-transportation-in-kerala
In the past, private buses in #Kerala was crucial to the states enterprising model in providing #publictransport services. But unfavourable policy decisions taken by the government against private operators resulted in a drastic reduction in their numbers.
Click here to read the article by Sreya Vaidyan and Praseeda Mukundan of #CPPRIndia on private players in public transport: https://www.cppr.in/articles/private-buses-a-major-mode-of-public-transportation-in-kerala
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Private Buses: A Major Mode of Public Transportation in Kerala - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
Private buses have played a very crucial role in the social and economic development of Kerala. The State had, in the past, a unique and enterprising model in providing public transport services. But unfavourable policy decisions taken by the government […]
Report
#CPPRIndia conducted an online survey, with a broader objective to understand the political landscape of the State. The survey polled over 710 respondents from Kerala to gauge people’s perceptions about the politics of the State and various factors that could impact the local body elections.
Click here to read the report: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-comparative-studies/opinion-survey-on-kerala-local-body-election-2020-public-perception-on-the-political-dynamics-of-the-grassroots
#CPPRIndia conducted an online survey, with a broader objective to understand the political landscape of the State. The survey polled over 710 respondents from Kerala to gauge people’s perceptions about the politics of the State and various factors that could impact the local body elections.
Click here to read the report: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-comparative-studies/opinion-survey-on-kerala-local-body-election-2020-public-perception-on-the-political-dynamics-of-the-grassroots
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Opinion Survey on Kerala Local Body Election 2020: Public Perception on the Political Dynamics of the Grassroots - Centre for Public…
Local Self Government (LSG) institutions in India refer to the governmental jurisdiction below the level of the State and play a crucial role in governance and administration as they directly engage with people at the grassroots. The 73rd and 74th […]
Article
#CPPRIndia's Varshini Sridhar and Gazi Hassan write about India’s relationship with the Quad and how its broader strategy will be a defining factor for the success of the grouping.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-strategic-studies/revival-of-quad-and-indias-outreach
#CPPRIndia's Varshini Sridhar and Gazi Hassan write about India’s relationship with the Quad and how its broader strategy will be a defining factor for the success of the grouping.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-strategic-studies/revival-of-quad-and-indias-outreach
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Revival of Quad and India’s Outreach - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
Varshini Sridhar and Gazi Hassan With fighter jets operating in full swing over the Northern Arabian Sea, the world is watching with excitement, doubt and apprehensions. It is the second time in a month that four democracies led by India […]
Join us today (7 January 2021) at 4:30 PM IST for an interactive session with Dr Shakila T Shamsu, former OSD (New Education Policy), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education on "Implementing NEP: Charting Kerala’s Education Goals 2025".
For registration & further details: https://www.cppr.in/educationdialogues
For registration & further details: https://www.cppr.in/educationdialogues
#CPPRIndia releases its latest research paper 'A Comparative Study on COVID-19 Outbreak in the Hubei Province of China and the Indian State of Kerala'
On this occasion we invite you to join #CPPRWebinar on:
'Responding to COVID-19: Reflections & Lessons from Kerala, India & China'
Date: 14th January 2021 at 5.30 PM IST
Keynote Speaker: Smt. K K Shailaja Teacher, Minister for Health, Social Justice and Woman and Child Development, Kerala
Panellists: Mr Rajeev Sadanandan IAS (Retd), (CEO of HSTP, Honorary Advisor to the Chief Minister of Kerala to manage Covid-19, and Former Additional Chief Secretary (Health) of Kerala),
Dr K N Raghavan IRS (Chairman and Executive Director of Rubber Board, Government of India)
Dr Reuben Abraham (CEO of IDFC Foundation and IDFC Institute)
Go to this link to register ( cppr.in/events/cpprwebinar ) and do join us on Zoom on 14th January 2021 at 5:30 PM IST
On this occasion we invite you to join #CPPRWebinar on:
'Responding to COVID-19: Reflections & Lessons from Kerala, India & China'
Date: 14th January 2021 at 5.30 PM IST
Keynote Speaker: Smt. K K Shailaja Teacher, Minister for Health, Social Justice and Woman and Child Development, Kerala
Panellists: Mr Rajeev Sadanandan IAS (Retd), (CEO of HSTP, Honorary Advisor to the Chief Minister of Kerala to manage Covid-19, and Former Additional Chief Secretary (Health) of Kerala),
Dr K N Raghavan IRS (Chairman and Executive Director of Rubber Board, Government of India)
Dr Reuben Abraham (CEO of IDFC Foundation and IDFC Institute)
Go to this link to register ( cppr.in/events/cpprwebinar ) and do join us on Zoom on 14th January 2021 at 5:30 PM IST
Reports and Paper
A research team at #CPPRIndia led by Mr Muraleedharan Nair (Senior Fellow of CPPR and Former Indian Consul in China) did a comparative study of the #COVID19 outbreak response of the state of #Kerala in #India and the province of #Hubei in #China. The study has examined how the two entities dealt with the problem with a focus on emergency provisions enacted, technology utilisation, leadership, the role of media, and role of local bodies among others.
Click here to read the research paper: https://www.cppr.in/reports-and-papers/a-comparative-study-of-covid-19-outbreak-in-the-hubei-province-of-china-and-the-indian-state-of-kerala
A research team at #CPPRIndia led by Mr Muraleedharan Nair (Senior Fellow of CPPR and Former Indian Consul in China) did a comparative study of the #COVID19 outbreak response of the state of #Kerala in #India and the province of #Hubei in #China. The study has examined how the two entities dealt with the problem with a focus on emergency provisions enacted, technology utilisation, leadership, the role of media, and role of local bodies among others.
Click here to read the research paper: https://www.cppr.in/reports-and-papers/a-comparative-study-of-covid-19-outbreak-in-the-hubei-province-of-china-and-the-indian-state-of-kerala
Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN THE HUBEI PROVINCE OF CHINA AND THE INDIAN STATE OF KERALA - Centre for Public Policy…
The following paper is a comparative study of the COVID-19 outbreak response of two administrative divisions of similar status, i.e. the state of Kerala in India and the province of Hubei in China. In the study, the authors have documented […]
Article
As the last State budget of the LDF Government and with assembly polls just a few months away, the Budget tabled many populist measures to appease the masses. While the significant impact of the measures and proposal will take time to unfold, Nissy Solomon & Praseeda Mukundan of #CPPRIndia highlight few areas in the Budget that require closer attention: https://www.cppr.in/articles/kerala-budget-2021-22-promises-and-peril
As the last State budget of the LDF Government and with assembly polls just a few months away, the Budget tabled many populist measures to appease the masses. While the significant impact of the measures and proposal will take time to unfold, Nissy Solomon & Praseeda Mukundan of #CPPRIndia highlight few areas in the Budget that require closer attention: https://www.cppr.in/articles/kerala-budget-2021-22-promises-and-peril
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Kerala Budget 2021-22: Promises and Perils - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
Nissy Solomon & Praseeda Mukundan Kerala Budget 2021-22, presented by Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac, comes in the backdrop of an ailing economy. All the hopes were pinned on the Budget to set the economy on the right course, especially […]
Article
Dr Martin Patrick, Chief Economist of #CPPRIndia examines KIIFB and the infrastructure development proposals in #KeralaBudget2021
Click here to read his article as published in @TimesofIndia: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-comparative-studies/kiifb-a-plus-for-infrastructure
Dr Martin Patrick, Chief Economist of #CPPRIndia examines KIIFB and the infrastructure development proposals in #KeralaBudget2021
Click here to read his article as published in @TimesofIndia: https://www.cppr.in/centre-for-comparative-studies/kiifb-a-plus-for-infrastructure
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KIIFB, a plus for infrastructure - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
The development of infrastructure has been a ‘mantra’ in both central and state budgets for a number of years. Kerala is an immediate member in the group giving thrust to infrastructure development due to limited land area, high density of […]
In continuation to #EducationDialogues initiated by #CPPRIndia, a second series of discussion will be held on January 21, 2021 at 4:30 pm IST around India’s Higher Education landscape. Our speaker for the discussion is Dr Shakila T Shamsu, former OSD (New Education Policy) in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and the Secretary to the Committee to Draft National Education Policy.
To register: https://forms.gle/fQhj6Gk3Mj6wfZiF8
For further details: https://www.cppr.in/educationdialogues
To register: https://forms.gle/fQhj6Gk3Mj6wfZiF8
For further details: https://www.cppr.in/educationdialogues
Article
'The rights of the citizens to understand the provisions in the budget and their impact on them are lost in the TV room discussions, where everything gets politicised. The political leadership should make its position clear through consistent policy messages' writes Dr D Dhanuraj with Ananthitha Anandan.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/articles/the-confused-finance-minister-and-his-miraculous-budget-why-it-should-bother-you-and-me
'The rights of the citizens to understand the provisions in the budget and their impact on them are lost in the TV room discussions, where everything gets politicised. The political leadership should make its position clear through consistent policy messages' writes Dr D Dhanuraj with Ananthitha Anandan.
Click here to read the article: https://www.cppr.in/articles/the-confused-finance-minister-and-his-miraculous-budget-why-it-should-bother-you-and-me
Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
The Confused Finance Minister and His Miraculous Budget: Why Should It Bother You and Me? - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
By D Dhanuraj with Ananthitha Anandan You cannot expect anything short of a ‘magical populist budget’ from a two-term ‘Finance Minister’, especially when presenting his last budget supposedly. Therefore, it was not entirely surprising when Dr Thomas Issac…
Article
With several schemes, new investments & reforms #Budget2021 promoted infrastructure as one of its focus areas. Praseeda Mukundan #CPPRIndia writes on the finance ministers plans to boost the infrastructure sector.
Click here to read the article, as published in @MoneyControl : https://www.cppr.in/articles/budget-2021-reviving-ailing-economy-through-infrastructure-sector
With several schemes, new investments & reforms #Budget2021 promoted infrastructure as one of its focus areas. Praseeda Mukundan #CPPRIndia writes on the finance ministers plans to boost the infrastructure sector.
Click here to read the article, as published in @MoneyControl : https://www.cppr.in/articles/budget-2021-reviving-ailing-economy-through-infrastructure-sector
Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
Budget 2021 | Reviving ailing economy through infrastructure sector? - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
Nirmala Sitharaman’s investment push for the sector will yield results only with timely and effective implementation. The efficiency and effectiveness of these investments will be closely watched Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first ‘paperless’…
Article
"Overall, the attempt to give a “Feel Good Factor” to the masses is missing from the Budget in a pandemic year. #Budget2021 does not have any big-bang announcements or bold reforms except a couple. The message that the mass gets is that one should be conservative in spending in the immediate future also" writes Nissy Solomon #CPPRIndia
Click here to read the article, as published in @MoneyControl : https://www.cppr.in/articles/budget-2021-feel-good-factor-that-would-nudge-consumption-is-missing
"Overall, the attempt to give a “Feel Good Factor” to the masses is missing from the Budget in a pandemic year. #Budget2021 does not have any big-bang announcements or bold reforms except a couple. The message that the mass gets is that one should be conservative in spending in the immediate future also" writes Nissy Solomon #CPPRIndia
Click here to read the article, as published in @MoneyControl : https://www.cppr.in/articles/budget-2021-feel-good-factor-that-would-nudge-consumption-is-missing
Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
Budget 2021 | Feel-good factor that would nudge consumption is missing - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
The Budget does not have any big-bang announcements and the message that goes out is that one should be conservative in spending in the immediate future as well. Tabled in the backdrop of a crisis-struck economy, the Union Budget 2021-22 attempted to nurse…