Reports & Papers
November 28, 2024
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
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
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 26, 2024
Over the last couple of years, BRICS has emerged as a key political force in the global world and the recent summit held from the 22nd to the 24th of October in Kazan marks the 16th Annual summit. The BRICS […]
November 14, 2024
The recent landslide in Wayanad has sparked a renewed discussion on the necessity of a robust climate policy in Kerala. The ecological vulnerability of Western Ghats compounded by the escalating climate crisis is alarming. Between 1950 and 2018, human activities […]
November 11, 2024
The recent announcement of the PM E-drive (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. With an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for two years for the PM E-Drive scheme, the Centre intends […]
October 26, 2024
From the humble magnifying glass to the state-of-the-art electron microscope, the approach to magnification has been one of exploration and innovation. As physicists and chemists strove to deepen their understanding of the physical world, their efforts benefited early users of […]
October 23, 2024
Context Transportation is a critical issue in rural India, with limited and unorganised connectivity severely restricting access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. India’s rural population is around 64.13% of the total population. India invests […]
October 22, 2024
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is an arena of great geopolitical and geo-economic importance for India and the rest of the nations in the Indo-Pacific. This region boasts the presence of many regional organisations such as the QUAD, AUKUS, IORA, […]
October 21, 2024
According to UN Women, gender-based violence refers to “harmful acts directed at an individual or a group of individuals based on their gender. It is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms”. In 2021, the World […]
October 19, 2024
What is Kochi Dialogue? Kochi Dialogue is a Track 1.5 diplomacy conclave organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It is a global channel that explores synergies […]
October 18, 2024
Speaker : Prof G Gopa Kumar PhD, Eminent Psephologist and Former Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kerala Moderator : Aleena T Sabu, Associate, Research, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
October 18, 2024
Speaker : Naveen Kumar, Political Consultant and Regional Director of Rajneethi Political Consultancy Moderator : Sreelakshmi Harilal, Associate, Research, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)