January 2, 2025

eBook – Poverty and Freedom – Malayalam Translation

          ‘ദാരിദ്ര്യവും സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യവും’ an e-book published by Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), is the Malayalam translation of ‘Poverty and Freedom’, edited by Matt Warner.   This book is a compilation of case studies on global economic […]
December 31, 2024

eBook – Youth Voices of India 2.0

Youth Voices of Kerala 2.0 is an anthology of essays on pertinent and current public policy topics authored by young students from Kerala colleges. It is the outcome of college workshops organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research in collaboration with […]
December 30, 2024

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TOI on the Centre freezing Global City plans in Kerala

In a recent article by the Times of India, Nijeesh Narayanan writes about the much-anticipated Global City project, proposed on 358 acres in Ayyampuzha as part Kochi-Bangalore Industrial Corridor (KBIC), being put on hold by the central government. This comes after […]
December 30, 2024

Event Report – Webinar on Diving into India’s Blue Economy: Significance for Coastal Region

Introduction On December 23rd, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) hosted a webinar titled “Diving into India’s Blue Economy: Significance for Coastal Region.” This was the second webinar part of the Indian Coastal Think Tank Network Project (ICTN), supported […]
December 30, 2024

Event Report – Webinar on The Intersection of Climate Change and Gender in India’s Coastal Region

Introduction On December 6th, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) hosted a webinar titled “The Intersection of Climate Change and Gender in India’s Coastal Regions.” This was the inaugural session of the Indian Coastal Think Tank Network (ICCN), supported […]
December 23, 2024

Diving into India’s Blue Economy: Significance for Coastal Region – Indian Coastal Think Tank Network (ICTN)

SPEAKER: Amb Rajiv Bhatia, Former Indian Ambassador, and Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House, Mumbai, India Dr Monish Tourangbam, Director, Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies, Bhubaneshwar, India MODERATOR: Aleena T Sabu, Research Associate (International Relations), Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, […]
December 17, 2024

Event Report – Webinar on Strengthening State Responses to Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

        ABOUT THE EVENT Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) organised a webinar on “Strengthening State Responses to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) – U.S. and Indian Perspectives” as a launchpad for our project done in collaboration with the […]
December 6, 2024

Intersection of Climate Change and Gender in India’s Coastal Region – Indian Coastal Think Tank Network (ICTN)

SPEAKER: Dr Dhanasree Jayaram, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, & Co-coordinator, Centre for Climate Studies, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, India. Sonakshi Saluja, Research Manager, Climate Adaptation, NIUA (National Institute of Urban Affairs), New […]
December 3, 2024

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the state of roads in Kochi

In a recent snippet by The New Indian Express, Krishna P S quipped about the brilliant proposal that could help boost tourism in Kochi and also generate revenue – opening up some of the ‘deadly’ roads of Kochi for off-roading. […]
November 28, 2024

Ease of Doing Business in Kerala: Decriminalising Business Rules and Regulations

Kerala’s regulatory framework significantly impacts businesses, often imposing criminal penalties for minor infractions. This report highlights the urgent need for decriminalisation in business laws to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. Key Insights Research Approach Recommendations  
November 28, 2024

Strengthening State Responses to Gender-Based Violence – U.S. and Indian Perspectives | CPPR | USCG

Speaker: Shamita Das Dasgupta, PhD, Co-Founder of Manavi, academic, author, and lecturer Adv Flavia Agnes, Co-Founder of MAJLIS, legal scholar, and women’s rights lawyer Nandita Baruah, Country Representative, India, The Asia Foundation (TAF) Moderator: Anu Maria Francis, Senior Associate, Research and […]
November 28, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.38 | Looking Ahead: India-U.S. Ties under Trump 2.0 | U.S. Elections

Speaker: T. P. Sreenivasan, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Vienna, and Governor for India of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna Richard M. Rossow, Senior Adviser and Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics […]
November 28, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.37 | Understanding Key Foreign, Trade and Energy Policies of Trump & Harris

Speaker: T. P. Sreenivasan, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Vienna, and Governor for India of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna Moderator: J Paul Zachariah, Programme Officer, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Host: […]
November 27, 2024

CPPR Study, “Youth Migration in Kerala” quoted in Countercurrents

  In a recent post by Concurrents.org titled, “Student Migration due to Disenchantment – An Indian Experience”, the CPPR study on “Youth Student Migration in Kerala” was quoted. It was in the context of addressing the question, “Why do youth […]
October 26, 2024

D Dhanuraj Comments in TOI on Kochi Metro’s Phase-III Proposal to Connect Airport by Underground Metro

In a recent report in Times of India on the proposed Phase-III underground metro line to connect Aluva with Angamaly, including a station at Nedumbassery International Airport, D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research, shared insights on […]