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The value of human capital
Sustainable Development Jul 10, 2024

The value of human capital

The importance of the notion of human capital and its estimation brings to the fore the importance of data in decision-making for a burgeoning human population and its well-being. ...

Decentralised governance as a driver for inclusive development
Domestic Politics and Governance Jul 10, 2024

Decentralised governance as a driver for inclusive development

Amidst the population rise, a push for decentralised governance structures that focus on data-driven efficient public service delivery is extremely crucial. ...

Partnering for development: Bolstering data for capacity-building
Cyber and Technology Jul 10, 2024

Partnering for development: Bolstering data for capacity-building

To make the most of the demographic dividend, strengthening access to data and fostering robust capacity-building programmes under development partnership modalities remain crucial. ...

Making women count: The need for gender data
GENDER ISSUES Jul 10, 2024

Making women count: The need for gender data

Closing the gender data gap will enable more effective policymaking, driving significant advancements in gender equality and contributing to broader social and economic development. ...

Breaking data silos: Advancing data for development
Cyber and Technology Jul 10, 2024

Breaking data silos: Advancing data for development

Data and data-supported innovation are important tools for us to achieve the targets of the 2030 Agenda, and it is high time to amplify our efforts in this direction. ...

The fault in our data: Data silences and inequalities
Cyber and Technology Jul 10, 2024

The fault in our data: Data silences and inequalities

Data silences pervade both national population statistics and Big Data leading to a mode of unquantified exclusion. Overcoming it requires recognition and acknowledgement for redressal. ...

Using population data to tailor healthcare for a resilient future
Healthcare Jul 10, 2024

Using population data to tailor healthcare for a resilient future

Integrating personal and population health data can pave the way for a resilient and impactful healthcare future. ...

Why menopause data matters on World Population Day
GENDER ISSUES Jul 10, 2024

Why menopause data matters on World Population Day

As India's population grows, investing in robust data systems that capture the realities of menopause is critical for equitable healthcare policy and resource allocation. ...

Rising demand for robust sustainable infrastructure
Climate, Food and Environment Jul 10, 2024

Rising demand for robust sustainable infrastructure

The rise in population, paralleled by the increase in urbanisation, has amplified the immediate need for climate-resilient infrastructure in Indian cities. ...

Big data and climate resilience: Placing people at the centre
Climate Change Jul 10, 2024

Big data and climate resilience: Placing people at the centre

Big data offers significant potential for enhancing climate resilience. By combining big data with traditional knowledge, and social research, we can develop comprehensive and inclusive resilience strategies. ...

Contributors

Antara Ghosal Singh

Antara Ghosal Singh

Antara Ghosal Singh is a Fellow at the Strategic Studies Programme at Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi. Her area of research includes China-India relations, China-India-US triangle, China in South Asia, Chinese foreign policy, China’s domestic development among others. She is ...

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Shoba Suri

Dr. Shoba Suri is a Senior Fellow with ORFs Health Initiative. Shoba is a nutritionist with experience in community and clinical research. She has worked on nutrition, healthcare, infant and young child feeding, policy advocacy and assessment. Shoba is a trained Infant and ...

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