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A clear, robust regulatory framework for pricing carbon can play a key role in increasing the uptake of carbon pricing by businesses in India.
CyberSpace is a free-wheeling mind- Space at the cutting edge of innovation precisely because of the absence of sovereignty and artificial barriers. Declaring sovereignty here is as absurd as extending one's jurisdiction deep into the minds of others.
Particularly important to weapons’ innovations are individual factors; to successfully innovate a group must have access to individuals with the kno
As the world is poised to embrace more digital innovations, India has a golden opportunity to showcase its willingness and capacity to contribute towa
As technology evolves and new solutions emerge, governments have taken greater interest in regulatory matters, particularly in Indo-Pacific economies
Defence cooperation is the dominant component of the India-US bilateral relationship. India seeks to leverage this aspect in the Indo-Pacific to diversify the scope of nascent plurilaterals, integrate with US frameworks to expand cooperation with regional nations, and consolidate its position as the preeminent partner for extra-regional players. This brief recommends that India take advantage of ongoing development initiatives with the US and ide
Technology reflects the biases of its creators; if most are men, women’s needs will be left out of the design of tech innovation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly proliferating the healthcare landscape and has immense promise for improving health outcomes in a resource-constrained setting like India. With emerging technology still finding its footing in the healthcare industry in the country, there are systemic roadblocks to hurdle before AI can be made transformative up to the last mile of public health. AI also carries immense challenges for India’s mostly t
In August 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its final guidelines for a regulatory sandbox for fintech firms.[1] Technology innovations are disrupting the traditional financial sector, and the RBI’s regulatory sandbox exercise is an attempt to be more agile and absorb some of this disruption. ‘Sandboxes’ give regulators a chance to work with fintech innovators, mitigate potential risks and develop evidence-based policy, while fi
Engaging youth in the SDG debate will require more than classroom education — it’s time we saw greater online innovation.
Tensions between government and industry over encryption, vulnerabilities and privacy are now compounded by a geo-technological rupture between the wo
Traditional development financing is proving insufficient to address overlapping global challenges, such as climate change and fragile contexts. This brief explores new thinking in development finance through two examples. The first is Islamic climate finance, which constitutes less than 2 percent of global Islamic finance. The brief identifies policy priorities and proposes dedicated Islamic climate-finance windows (e.g., in the Green Climate Fu
Large climate financing is a prerequisite for net-zero transformation and innovations to reduce emissions. However, such financing must be recognised
Traditional Indian agrichemical companies have always imported innovations from the West and introduced it to local farmers to enhance farm production
The SEBI-FMC merger might create the opportunity for many derivative products based on "global commons" (like CO2 emission) to succeed, which otherwise failed in India due to lack of foreign participation. And, the new face of regulatory architecture will indeed usher in an age of innovation.
The past decade has witnessed the proliferation of small satellite technology in various domains including the military, academe and commerce. is paper explores the idea of utilising small satellites technology (of the order weighing less than 150kg) for specic aspects of India's space security interests. It will describe some of the programmes and missions of global leaders in space security, and examine specic applications of small satellite te
The availability of big data during disasters, in the hands of technology companies can be analysed both real-time and historically to inform best pra
Why is Indonesia’s plans to shift its capital met with criticisms?
Institutional collaborations and joint ventures between India and Israel can help address India’s water and food security challenges
As the ecosystem evolves and companies mature, there are dire requirements for the next phase of innovation driven growth.
The dependence on China’s demand and exports has driven the shipping industry for too long and has increased risks for the entire supply chain.
The findings of Working Group-III (WG-III) of the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) clearly highlight the global failure to scale-up mitigation actions to achieve the Paris Climate targets. Immediate and unprecedented action will now be needed to avoid catastrophic global warming in this century. The WG-III report details some of the policy actions needed at the global level to enable a sustai
Reverberations of post-colonial themes of finding ‘voice’ fuse with the leapfrog of technology for cooperation in the emerging world on achieving sustainable development goals - a report from the Conference on Technology, Innovation and Society at Tangier in June 2019.
In his opening remarks Mr. Sunjoy Joshi, ORF Distinguished Fellow, said that pace of adoption & innovation was critical for mainstreaming climate friendly technologies
Angela Merkel will win the German elections on Sunday, but her power base is quickly eroding. Here is how she needs to change course.
The Seychelles’ geographical advantages have given it economic gains from its main Blue Economy (BE) sectors—fisheries and tourism. However, overexploitation and unsustainable management practices have placed undue pressure on these resources. In 2018, the country conceived a sustainable ocean-based development pathway—the Seychelles’ Blue Economy Strategic Framework and Roadmap. Various socio-economic and environmental challenges threate
We must build the credibility of Indian innovation within our borders and convince people that the quality of research done in India is at par with th
Adam Smith was among the first to challenge mercantilism and the guild system by association. Smith believed that the wealth of nations depended on th
The response to Covid-19 provides us an opportunity for meaningful health reform; India needs to be in the driver’s seat to make low-cost, client-ce
With the AI Act, the EU has taken the first steps towards using and developing AI in a responsible manner
The G20 Digital Agenda: Cross-Presidency Priorities white paper, co-authored by the World Economic Forum and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), underscores the importance of a cohesive digital strategy within the G20.
Sovereign funds are now looking to be the next big funders of both domestic and international innovation
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), known as India Stack, has not only had a profound impact on the country’s economy but also has potential significance for global economic integration. This brief elucidates how this framework has facilitated financial inclusion, spurred innovation, and propelled economic growth in India. It highlights the foundational role of the India Stack in transforming the country’s financial landscape, and
While reviews at various levels are useful, there is a need for a clearer enunciation of deliverables, and shared commitment to step up defence techno
LAWS are transforming into an arena of geopolitical and strategic competition while also reflecting the same inequalities that have characterised tech
The three-way contract between the user, service provider and app provider will determine several questions in the future.
If we are empowered enough, we can see order in chaos and focus our efforts on social innovation to ‘make things happen’ — but above all, we lea
Digital innovation has the potential to increase the gains from rural economic activity, in part by allowing rural workers to capture larger pieces o
India’s large defence industrial base has historically been dominated by public sector entities, although they have failed in meeting the growing requirements of the armed forces. The public sector suffers from inefficiency in productivity, innovation and international sales, rendering New Delhi highly dependent on arms imports. The government is taking steps to reform the public sector, even as it accords greater importance to the private sect
As the world faces unprecedented challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and disparities, sister-city relationships can help nurture a harmoniou
In order to achieve the SDGs, it is time to re-evaluate the global patents regime. India and other developing countries need to explore policies and practices for creating a culture and system that encourages innovation.
By regulating stablecoins, authorities can strike a balance between innovation and safeguarding the interests of users and the global economy.
If India strikes the right balance between innovation and oversight leadership, India could help set a global template for DeFi regulation
Cyber insecurity is now a global risk no different from the warming climate or forced displacement. Is such insecurity a business risk or a "public bad"?
The private sector, through its technical expertise, sector-specific knowledge and ability to design unique, cutting-edge innovations, can devise effective long-term solutions to two of the major challenges government is faced with — lack of technological solutions and large-scale monitoring
