CPPR is an independent public policy organisation dedicated to in-depth research and scientific analysis with the objective of delivering actionable ideas that could transform society.
Based out of Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala, our engagement in public policy that began in 2004 has initiated open dialogue, policy changes and institutional transformation in the areas of Urban Reform, Livelihood, Education, Health, Governance, Law, and International Relations & Security.
VISION
CPPR aims to be a thought leader which is able to design and execute practical strategies that lead to changes in public policy and governance. The Centre is dedicated to the principles of liberal thought, democracy, rule of law and economic freedom with a focus on equity, efficiency and effectiveness.
MISSION
CPPR’s mission is to conduct and promote high-quality evidence-based research and training; provide government bodies, private organisations and academic institutions with practical and innovative recommendations; and influence decision-making.
TOPICS OF SPECIALISATION
- Indian Economy
- Economy of Kerala
- Livelihood
- Ease of Doing Business
- Political Economy
- Market Economy
- Agriculture Policy
- Gender Studies
- Sports Policy
- Education Policy
- Higher Education
- Artificial Intelligence
- Tech Policy
- Health Policy
- Policy for Pandemics
- Cities & Infrastructure
- Smart Cities
- Urbanisation
- Urban Mobility
- Urban Housing Policy
- Port Urbanism & Economy
- Disaster Risk Mitigation
- Climate Change
- Indian Foreign Policy
- Maritime Studies
- Indo-Pacific Studies
- International Law
- International Trade
- Migration Studies
- Geo-economics
- Defence Studies & Analysis
- Non-traditional Security Threat
- India’s states and Security
- Internal Security