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Can the G20 help in addressing climate migrant financing deficits?
Sep 30, 2023

Can the G20 help in addressing climate migrant financing deficits?

Being a multilateral forum of international economic cooperation, the G20 can serve as a suitable platform for creating a dedicated fund for climate m

Cities with extreme deficits of quality of life
Oct 17, 2019

Cities with extreme deficits of quality of life

A city’s inability to offer infrastructures that enable life, such as drinking water, conditions of hygiene, electricity and other such life-enablin

EU-China ties: Deficits, de-risking, and dual-use tech
Dec 08, 2023

EU-China ties: Deficits, de-risking, and dual-use tech

Accompanying these country-level strategies is a range of defensive measures that the EU has put in place. These include two-way screenings of investments and anti-coercion mechanisms under the umbrella of its 'derisking' approach. At the same time, Europe is attempting to diversify its trade partners and supply chains in favour of more 'like-minded' nations in Asia, Latin America and elsewhere.

India’s social welfare deficits make it vulnerable in the fight against COVID-19
Mar 26, 2020

India’s social welfare deficits make it vulnerable in the fight against COVID-19

India could have much done better to have not been in this position of high risk. Deficits in India’s social welfare are old and basic problems and

Can the dollar hedge itself against upcoming global financial hegemonies?
Jun 21, 2023

Can the dollar hedge itself against upcoming global financial hegemonies?

The need for a more multipolar global currency system is being raised amidst the rise of newer currencies and growing criticism of the US dollar

Can the World Breathe Easy Now?
Jan 30, 2004

Can the World Breathe Easy Now?

2004 is a significant year for Europe. In May of this year, the European Union (EU) will induct ten new members, eight of which were part of the former Communist regime of the Soviet Union. While four of these East European states (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia) are struggling with mounting budget deficits and contemplating awkward spending cuts, France and Germany (the dominant European powers) are immersed in a deep economic

Citizen’s report on their city’s traffic congestion: Pune
Dec 08, 2023

Citizen’s report on their city’s traffic congestion: Pune

The Pune city police need to adopt appropriate measures to address the city’s traffic issues as per the suggestions made by the Pune Platform for Co

Common Cause, Common Sense: How the UN Security Council could regain trust and legitimacy
Sep 19, 2020

Common Cause, Common Sense: How the UN Security Council could regain trust and legitimacy

All permanent five would benefit from a conversation on additional permanent seats as no member of the Security Council can gain any long-term economi

Crime in India’s largest cities: An analysis
Apr 09, 2024

Crime in India’s largest cities: An analysis

While the NCRB data on crimes in India is the most comprehensive set of data, it suffers from some data deficits that need to be addressed

Debt ad Infinitum: Pakistan’s Macroeconomic Catastrophe
May 31, 2023

Debt ad Infinitum: Pakistan’s Macroeconomic Catastrophe

This paper dissects the causes behind Pakistan’s ongoing economic crisis. The causes include dwindling forex reserves, the phenomenon of ‘galloping inflation’, a falling Pakistani Rupee, uncompetitive and undiversified export basket, burgeoning external debt, lack of fiscal prudence, debt distress, and a worsening business environment—all cascading to a balance of payment crisis. While austerity measures, appeals for loan rollover to debt

Forgotten promises: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Jun 15, 2023

Forgotten promises: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Pakistan's involvement in CPEC has led to impractical projects heavily reliant on foreign loans, worsening the country's economic difficulties

Free Trade after RCEP: What next for India?
May 24, 2023

Free Trade after RCEP: What next for India?

India pulled out of the planned Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in 2018 after entering negotiations in 2013. India has a trade deficit with 11 out of the 15 RCEP countries and some analysts have theorised that India decided to opt out of the agreement because of such adverse trade balance.  Indeed, India has a trade deficit with most of its trade partners in past free trade agreements (FTAs). It is in this context that this br

From Buyer to Builder: The Indian Navy’s Rocky Road to Self-Reliance
Sep 10, 2020

From Buyer to Builder: The Indian Navy’s Rocky Road to Self-Reliance

This paper evaluates deficiencies in India’s naval shipbuilding programme, and identifies factors that adversely impact naval warship construction in the country. It argues that despite considerable effort, India’s shipbuilding endeavours continue to suffer from systemic deficits that cannot be addressed through ad hoc policy interventions and short-term solutions. Through an assessment of strengths and weaknesses of India’s defence shipyar

India needs to be a generous neighbour
Sep 08, 2014

India needs to be a generous neighbour

All of our neighbours run huge trade deficits with India which is not good for promoting harmonious relations. Basically, the whole South Asia is India-centric and instead of playing the big brother, India can afford to be generous. It will be beneficial to us in the long run to have peace and prosperity in the region.

India's antiquated forces
Oct 18, 2010

India's antiquated forces

Obsolescence and numeric deficits in the Indian arsenal are a result of a host of factors, from planning to procurement processes. The blame game is easy within defence establishments as any stakeholder can accuse the other without much accountability.

India’s “big government” targets high growth
Mar 11, 2024

India’s “big government” targets high growth

Making the correct trade-offs can support higher growth over the long term as can implementing a foundational reform agenda

Pakistan’s tragedy of errors: IMF et al.
Jun 21, 2023

Pakistan’s tragedy of errors: IMF et al.

Pakistan's borrowing history has discouraged IMF and its allies from providing fresh loans or restructuring existing ones.

Preventing proliferation: Tracking Uranium on the blockchain
Aug 20, 2023

Preventing proliferation: Tracking Uranium on the blockchain

Advances in technology, the shifting sands of the global nuclear energy market, and the extant standards and practices surrounding the monitoring of radioactive materials raise important questions about the future of nuclear security. Technological advancements have enabled the retrieval of radioactive materials from unconventional sources and made fuel fabrication easier. The emergence of new players in the nuclear energy market also flags conce

Public spending: Cut the fat, finance growth enablers
Nov 02, 2022

Public spending: Cut the fat, finance growth enablers

Focusing on outputs and outcomes can push India towards better health indicators

Quantitative Easing variants in Emerging Markets: Magic or madness?
Jan 23, 2021

Quantitative Easing variants in Emerging Markets: Magic or madness?

Often likened to financing fiscal deficits overnight, Quantitative Easing is meant to prevent unwarranted tightening during times of stress.

Running dry: Dissecting India’s water demand-supply gaps
Mar 21, 2024

Running dry: Dissecting India’s water demand-supply gaps

India's historical inclination to address water deficits by focusing on supply-side parameters underscores the urgency to implement a stringent water

The Impossible Recovery
Jul 13, 2011

The Impossible Recovery

It seems like the stakeholders in the U.S economic debate are tired with all the "economic pornography" - with all the apocalyptic warnings about debt ceilings, trade deficits, faltering housing recoveries and stubborn unemployment, and are waiting for externally created solutions.

The Rising Fourth Wave: Feminist Activism on Digital Platforms in India
Jul 21, 2020

The Rising Fourth Wave: Feminist Activism on Digital Platforms in India

Feminist movements have historically lacked inclusivity, often growing within a limited Western upper-class psyche, based on their own challenges and needs. The digital revolution has paved the way for a new iteration of feminism. The digital space can bolster feminist activist movements by encouraging inclusion and improving accessibility in organising collective action. It also helps weave local stories with global narratives to highlight commo

The unfinished business of decentralised urban governance in India
Feb 10, 2020

The unfinished business of decentralised urban governance in India

Until the early 1990s, India’s urban local bodies (ULBs) were under the complete control of the states, having little functional, financial and administrative autonomy. The 74th Amendment Act of 1992 sought to make ULBs self-governing institutions. Many salutary provisions were made in the Act and there have been certain positive outcomes since it came into effect in April 1993. However, many key issues have remained unresolved and at present,

Time is right for the big healthcare push in India
Apr 05, 2024

Time is right for the big healthcare push in India

Infrastructure deficits and a lack of awareness about available healthcare benefits remain significant obstacles to achieving universal health coverag

Why city master plans fail to materialise
Feb 26, 2024

Why city master plans fail to materialise

Unless urban planning is heavily incentivised with quality men and money, development plans are likely to remain on paper

कोरोना हा भारतासाठी धोक्याचा इशारा
Mar 31, 2020

कोरोना हा भारतासाठी धोक्याचा इशारा

शेवटच्या माणसासाठी योजना राबविण्याकडे दुर्लक्ष झाल्यास, भविष्यात कोरोनासारखे साथीचे आजार किंवा हवामानातील बदल यामुळे भारताचे अतोनात नुकसान होऊ शकते.

क्या जलवायु माइग्रेंट की फंडिंग से जुड़ी कमी को दूर करने में G20 मदद कर सकता है?
Oct 12, 2023

क्या जलवायु माइग्रेंट की फंडिंग से जुड़ी कमी को दूर करने में G20 मदद कर सकता है?

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आर्थिक सहयोग का बहुपक्षीय मंच होने की वज�

क्या जलवायु माइग्रेंट की फंडिंग से जुड़ी कमी को दूर करने में G20 मदद कर सकता है?
Oct 12, 2023

क्या जलवायु माइग्रेंट की फंडिंग से जुड़ी कमी को दूर करने में G20 मदद कर सकता है?

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आर्थिक सहयोग का बहुपक्षीय मंच होने की वज�

क्या जलवायु माइग्रेंट की फंडिंग से जुड़ी कमी को दूर करने में G20 मदद कर सकता है?
Oct 12, 2023

क्या जलवायु माइग्रेंट की फंडिंग से जुड़ी कमी को दूर करने में G20 मदद कर सकता है?

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आर्थिक सहयोग का बहुपक्षीय मंच होने की वज�

जी-20 हवामान स्थलांतरितांच्या वित्तपुरवठ्यातील तूट दूर करण्यात मदत करू शकेल का?
Oct 12, 2023

जी-20 हवामान स्थलांतरितांच्या वित्तपुरवठ्यातील तूट दूर करण्यात मदत करू शकेल का?

G20 हा आंतरराष्ट्रीय आर्थिक सहकार्याचा बहुपक्षीय मंच आहे.

पुण्यातील वाहतूक कोंडीबाबत नागरिकांचा अहवाल
Jan 04, 2024

पुण्यातील वाहतूक कोंडीबाबत नागरिकांचा अहवाल

पुणे प्लॅटफॉर्म फॉर कोलॅबोरेटिव्ह रिस्पॉन्सच्या अहवाल�

भारत सरकार आणि उच्च विकासाचे लक्ष्य
Apr 02, 2024

भारत सरकार आणि उच्च विकासाचे लक्ष्य

योग्य ट्रेड-ऑफमुळे दीर्घकालीन वाढीस मदत होते व मूलभूत सु

मास्टर प्लॅन अंमलबजावणीला शहरांत अपयश का?
Mar 16, 2024

मास्टर प्लॅन अंमलबजावणीला शहरांत अपयश का?

शहरी नियोजनाला माणूसबळ व पैशाची भरघोस मदत देऊ केली गेली �