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Development for All: Social security and the G20
Dec 06, 2022

Development for All: Social security and the G20

Devising sustainable models of social security systems and expanding their coverage should be an imperative agenda for the G20

India’s G20 Presidency: Streamlining social security for the unorganised sector
Dec 09, 2022

India’s G20 Presidency: Streamlining social security for the unorganised sector

The G20 can help streamline social security systems across countries by initiating innovative mechanisms for sustainable financing and last-mile deliv

Towards Universal Social Security: Priorities for the G20
Jan 03, 2023

Towards Universal Social Security: Priorities for the G20

At least 4 billion people around the world are yet to be covered by any form of social security, and therefore vulnerable to economic, social, and environmental shocks. This paper examines the state of social security in the Group of Twenty (G20) economies—home to 63 percent of the global population. It finds gaps in social security financing in these countries: between universal coverage and actual coverage, and between countries of the Global

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: भारत की विकास गाथा, विकासात्मक विरोधाभास और आर्थिक विकास की बदलती दृष्टि!
Sep 13, 2022

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: भारत की विकास गाथा, विकासात्मक विरोधाभास और आर्थिक विकास की बदलती दृष्टि!

 India at 75:  भारत के विकास (Development of India) की राह परंपरागत रूप से इस सोच के अनुरूप नहीं रही है. हालांकि, अब यह सोच बदल रही है. सरकार ने महामारी (Coronavirus Pandemic) की वजह से लगाई गई तालाबंदी (Lockdown in India) के �

Boosting demand in the Indian economy: Role of formal and inclusive labour markets
Aug 06, 2020

Boosting demand in the Indian economy: Role of formal and inclusive labour markets

Reviving the economy will require addressing the two major challenges — of a rising informal labour force, and slackening demand.

Can the gig economy help create jobs in Africa?
Jul 17, 2018

Can the gig economy help create jobs in Africa?

One thing is clear: gig-based companies must embrace their responsibilities and treat their external workforce, which often sit at the heart of their

COVID-19 and migrant workers in India: Reinstating ethics of care as state policy
Apr 27, 2020

COVID-19 and migrant workers in India: Reinstating ethics of care as state policy

Migrant workers have perennially remained at the socio-economic margins of our society silently serving as the instrumental labour force of the urban

Covid-19 and unemployment: Implications for child labour
Jul 31, 2020

Covid-19 and unemployment: Implications for child labour

Poverty is the root cause of child labour, which, despite being a priority for a succession of Indian governments, is yet to be eradicated.

Covid-19: An opportunity to redesign India’s formal-informal economy dynamics
Oct 15, 2020

Covid-19: An opportunity to redesign India’s formal-informal economy dynamics

The pandemic will bring in more of the unorganised sector in the formal fold by means of the economic stimulus announced, and increase the government�

Deciphering the colours of India’s economic growth
Sep 11, 2020

Deciphering the colours of India’s economic growth

Can a system — where social security has traditionally been a failure — at all opt for the normative ethical principles of degrowth for the cause

East to West: India’s migrant crisis looms large during COVID-19
Apr 20, 2020

East to West: India’s migrant crisis looms large during COVID-19

While India has numerous policies for social security when it comes to education, healthcare, skilling, food security and pensions — most of these s

FM surprises the poor, unorganised
Mar 03, 2015

FM surprises the poor, unorganised

The Union Finance Minister surprised many with his social sector-centric budget. No one expected the Modi government to go for enhancing the MNREGA by Rs 5000 crore or to have a huge kitty of subsidies ($37 billion) aimed at the poor. There seems to be a vision towards giving India a universal social security system for all and especially the poor.

India much advanced in refugee protection:  UNHCR CoM
Mar 12, 2013

India much advanced in refugee protection: UNHCR CoM

India is quite advanced in refugee protection as compared to many signatories of the 1951 Refugee Convention, according to chief of mission of the UNHCR, India. Even when refugee protection comes into odds with national security, India has managed to provide social security, education and medical security.

Internet architecture can't be left solely in hands of developed world
Nov 08, 2013

Internet architecture can't be left solely in hands of developed world

The common prosperity of India and China is linked to the digital future, and even lifeline provisions such as social security schemes, health and education among others are likely to be delivered through virtual means. Therefore, it is important for the two countries to ensure that the world does not witness the birth of "digital sovereignty".

Jan Vishwas Bill provides a framework for future reforms
Aug 10, 2023

Jan Vishwas Bill provides a framework for future reforms

The Jan Vishwas Bill is a transformative vision sitting atop the tip of a tyrannous compliances iceberg

Making jobs work for India
Jul 23, 2018

Making jobs work for India

India’s job challenges is about more than creating enough jobs.

Preparing for a post-Covid reality
Sep 30, 2020

Preparing for a post-Covid reality

Integrating their economies will help Bangladesh and India rise up global and regional value chains

Public policy lessons from Pakistan’s experience with COVID-19
Sep 25, 2020

Public policy lessons from Pakistan’s experience with COVID-19

Pakistan must proceed beyond providing immediate relief to its people by investing in programmes that reduce vulnerability and lead to sustained impro

Reimagining work and welfare for the Indian economy
Oct 27, 2020

Reimagining work and welfare for the Indian economy

The debates around work and the welfare architecture in India need to be urgently reframed and translated into practical reform.

Social protection to mitigate poverty: Examining the neglect of India’s informal workers
Aug 21, 2023

Social protection to mitigate poverty: Examining the neglect of India’s informal workers

Social protection is crucial in tackling extreme poverty and ensuring equitable development, thus catalysing the transition to a more stable and robust economy. About 50 percent of India’s economy hinges on its informal workers, who comprise 90 percent of the country’s total workforce. Yet, these informal workers continue to be excluded from current social-protection schemes, leaving them with no social or financial safety net and trapping th

Union Budget 2022 and post-pandemic development imperatives: Between theatrics and action
Feb 03, 2022

Union Budget 2022 and post-pandemic development imperatives: Between theatrics and action

This essay examines the Union Budget 2022 from the perspective of the changing paradigm of development governance as acknowledged globally.

Why Agnipath agitation should act as a wake-up call for India
Jul 13, 2022

Why Agnipath agitation should act as a wake-up call for India

The Agnipath protests throw light on the growing unemployment crisis that is prevailing in India.

कामगार संघटनांची गरज आजही
Oct 05, 2020

कामगार संघटनांची गरज आजही

कामगारांच्या बाजूने आवाज उठवणाऱ्या योग्य संघटनांचा अभाव असल्याने, सत्ताधीश मालकांच्या बाजूने झुकले आहेत. यातून कामगारांची फक्त फरफट होते आहे.

कोरोनाने दिलेले ‘सार्वजनिक’ धडे!
Aug 31, 2020

कोरोनाने दिलेले ‘सार्वजनिक’ धडे!

जनसामान्यांच्या धारणांना योग्य रीतीने बदलण्याची संधी या आपत्तीतून निर्माण झाली आहे. ही इष्टापत्ती समजून तिचा फायदा उठवला नाही तर आपण समाज म्हणून अप्रगल्भ ठरू.

सबका विकास: सामाजिक सुरक्षा और जी20
Dec 26, 2022

सबका विकास: सामाजिक सुरक्षा और जी20

सामाजिक सुरक्षा के टिकाऊ मॉडल तैयार करना और उनका दायरा ब�

सर्वांसाठी विकास: सामाजिक सुरक्षा आणि G20
Dec 07, 2022

सर्वांसाठी विकास: सामाजिक सुरक्षा आणि G20

सामाजिक सुरक्षा प्रणालींचे टिकाऊ मॉडेल तयार करणे आणि त्यांची व्याप्ती वाढवणे हा G20 साठी अत्यावश्यक अजेंडा असावा.

सामाजिक सुरक्षेचा पुनर्विचार हवा
Sep 05, 2020

सामाजिक सुरक्षेचा पुनर्विचार हवा

गेल्या ७३ वर्षात देशातील एका मोठ्या समूहाची अत्यंत वंचना झाली असून, या समाजात असुरक्षिततेची भावना खोलवर रुजली आहे. कोरोनाकाळात ही असुरक्षितता स्पष्ट दिसली.