Articles
February 6, 2025
Kerala’s public finance management has been under stress for quite some time. In the recently published fiscal management index by Niti Ayog, Kerala is ranked 15 out of 18 states, which shows the depth of the challenges the State […]
February 4, 2025
The announcement of social security for gig workers is a welcome sign For the last five years, the frenzy around the Budget speeches has been about capitalinvestment, specifically allocating more money for various infrastructuredevelopments to cater to the demand […]
January 29, 2025
CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, coming as a speaker on the All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM, shares his insights on maintenance or rather the lack of proper maintenance of Kerala’s roads. Points Discussed: (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 9.38 – 13.47)
January 27, 2025
The idea of a ‘silent zone’ in Kochi was recently mooted by the Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar. A silent zone is an area undisturbed by unwanted or harmful outdoor sounds created by human activities. The mayor proposed to designate the […]
January 23, 2025
Amid global trade uncertainties, India needs to up its game in the GCC zone—a well-thought-out FTA is the need of the hour, which will solidify the partnership, unlocking new opportunities for mutual economic growth! With India’s markets in the […]
January 23, 2025
Despite Delhi enjoying more power than what is offered with the 74th amendment to other urban local bodies, it has not truly grown as a liveable city. The Delhi Assembly elections are around the corner, and for most observers […]
January 6, 2025
On 3rd of December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from “anti-state forces.” This unexpected move was met with widespread domestic and international criticism, as it was perceived to undermine democratic principles. […]
January 6, 2025
SPEAKER: Mihir Bhatt, Director of All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) Dunu Roy, Director of Hazards Centre, Delhi Dr N Venugopalan, Programme Manager at International Collective in Support of Fishworkers MODERATOR: Aleena T Sabu, Research Associate (International Relations), Centre for […]
January 5, 2025
CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, on All India Radio Kochi (FM) gives his insights on street vendors during festival seasons, many of whom don’t have licenses and their impact on the local licensed vendors. (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 8.55 – 13.16)
December 31, 2024
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 26, 2024
The Indo-Pacific, a geopolitical concept that encompasses the Indian and Pacific Oceans as a single interconnected strategic space, has become a central focus of international relations and security discourse in the 21st century. This vast region, home to a diverse […]
December 23, 2024
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 19, 2024
With calls for protests from trade unions, civil society and universities, it appears that SK is on the verge of yet another candlelight revolution The dramatic turn of events in South Korea, initiated by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of […]
December 6, 2024
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 […]
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