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Social protection schemes: Welfare measures or a test of resilience for the urban poor?
Oct 07, 2024

Social protection schemes: Welfare measures or a test of resilience for the urban poor?

There are disparities in the ground-level implementation of social protection schemes, thus appropriate interventions for the vulnerable urban poor mu

Algorithmic transparency: Public access to information on automated decision-making
Sep 27, 2024

Algorithmic transparency: Public access to information on automated decision-making

As algorithms exercise an ever-increasing role in the digital sphere, there is a need to ensure that they function in alignment with societal values u

भारताला AI साठी तयार करण्यासाठी AIची विश्वासार्हता वाढवण्याची गरज
Aug 29, 2024

भारताला AI साठी तयार करण्यासाठी AIची विश्वासार्हता वाढवण्याची गरज

पारदर्शकता, स्वदेशी AI विकासावर लक्ष केंद्रित करून तसेच क�

Bridging AI’s trust gap to make India AI-ready
Aug 12, 2024

Bridging AI’s trust gap to make India AI-ready

By focusing on transparency, indigenous AI development, and upskilling the workforce, India can harness AI's potential while safeguarding national sec

विकासासाठी भागीदारी: क्षमता निर्मितीसाठी डेटा बळकटीकरण
Jul 11, 2024

विकासासाठी भागीदारी: क्षमता निर्मितीसाठी डेटा बळकटीकरण

जनसांख्यिकीय लाभांशचा पूर्ण फायदा घेण्यासाठी, लोकांना �

Partnering for development: Bolstering data for capacity-building
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 partner

Deepening governance crisis in Indian cities
Jun 27, 2024

Deepening governance crisis in Indian cities

The recent tragic incidents in India have highlighted a common issue: local governance lacks effective functioning, accountability, and transparency.

AI आणि क्रेडिट स्कोअरिंग: अल्गोरिदमचे फायदे आणि खबरदारी
Jun 24, 2024

AI आणि क्रेडिट स्कोअरिंग: अल्गोरिदमचे फायदे आणि खबरदारी

AI-आधारित क्रेडिट स्कोअरिंगचा वापर अधिक जबाबदारीने करण्य

The AI “black box” conundrum
Jun 11, 2024

The AI “black box” conundrum

It is difficult and highly impractical for any AI regulation to be effective if the technology in question is hidden behind black boxes, be it trainin

10k apiece: Will corporate bonds matter now in India?
Jun 10, 2024

10k apiece: Will corporate bonds matter now in India?

The recent approval by SEBI to reduce the face value of privately placed debt securities can boost demand for corporate bonds, but the impacts of this

AI and credit scoring: The algorithmic advantage and precaution
May 31, 2024

AI and credit scoring: The algorithmic advantage and precaution

The responsible use of AI-based credit scoring requires ongoing efforts from both industry and regulatory bodies. Despite its promise, its implementat

रक्तदान: रक्ताची मागणी आणि पुरवठा संकट सोडवण्याचा प्रयत्न
May 27, 2024

रक्तदान: रक्ताची मागणी आणि पुरवठा संकट सोडवण्याचा प्रयत्न

रक्ताची मागणी आणि पुरवठा वाढवण्यासाठी छत्तीसगडने राबवल

Addressing the blood access and availability crisis
May 15, 2024

Addressing the blood access and availability crisis

The technological solution implemented by Chhattisgarh to improve blood availability and accessibility can serve as a template for other states to dea

हरित विकास प्रकल्पांचे वर्गीकरण करण्याचे धोरण: संधी आणि आव्हाने
Mar 05, 2024

हरित विकास प्रकल्पांचे वर्गीकरण करण्याचे धोरण: संधी आणि आव्हाने

हरित वर्गीकरण म्हणजे एक असा गुंतवणुकीचा पर्याय ज्याला आ�

Green taxonomies: A tool with underutilised potential
Feb 21, 2024

Green taxonomies: A tool with underutilised potential

Countries are increasingly adopting green taxonomies to foster a sustainable finance market to attract international investors

अर्थसंकल्प 2024: श्रीलंकेचा आर्थिक पुनर्रचनेचा मार्ग?
Feb 05, 2024

अर्थसंकल्प 2024: श्रीलंकेचा आर्थिक पुनर्रचनेचा मार्ग?

श्रीलंका देशाच्या २०२४च्या अर्थसंकल्पात देशाला पुढे ने

Budget 2024: Sri Lanka’s road to economic recovery?
Jan 17, 2024

Budget 2024: Sri Lanka’s road to economic recovery?

Sri Lanka’s Budget 2024 has ambitious proposals that could push the country forward, however, it continues to stare at a long road to economic recov

Coal production by the private sector in India: The perils of promise
Jan 09, 2024

Coal production by the private sector in India: The perils of promise

The fundamental crisis in the coal sector is not only the lack of transparency but rather the need for efficient markets for fuel that can keep up wit

लोबिटो कॉरिडॉर: मध्य आफ्रिकेतील चिनी वर्चस्वाविरुद्ध पश्चिमेची बोली
Jan 04, 2024

लोबिटो कॉरिडॉर: मध्य आफ्रिकेतील चिनी वर्चस्वाविरुद्ध पश्चिमेची बोली

पीजीआयआयच्या लोबिटो कॉरिडॉर अंतर्गत समाविष्ट असलेल्या

The Lobito Corridor: The West’s bid against Chinese domination in Central Africa
Dec 11, 2023

The Lobito Corridor: The West’s bid against Chinese domination in Central Africa

The wide array of economic sectors covered under the PGII’s Lobito Corridor is aimed at countering Chinese presence in African countries

Beyond speculation: Shaping realistic practices in generative AI
Dec 11, 2023

Beyond speculation: Shaping realistic practices in generative AI

AI will lead to an age of radical abundance; the development of increasingly capable AI should be monitored to due to the risk they pose for societies

Are recent reforms in China’s development cooperation programme effective?
Oct 03, 2023

Are recent reforms in China’s development cooperation programme effective?

Although China has initiated steps to improve its development cooperation programme, many of the commitments have yet to materialise

Anti-incumbency, political outsiders, and millennial presidents in Latin America
Sep 01, 2023

Anti-incumbency, political outsiders, and millennial presidents in Latin America

Latin America is increasingly proving that the old notions of ‘left’ and ‘right’ are no longer the principal themes in electoral democracy.

Towards sustainable fashion apparel supply chains
Aug 11, 2023

Towards sustainable fashion apparel supply chains

As transparency and sustainability become defining factors in consumer choices, luxury brands have an opportunity to drive responsible practices withi

The legitimacy of India’s grievance with the international rating triumvirate
Jul 27, 2023

The legitimacy of India’s grievance with the international rating triumvirate

While it might be tempting to dismiss the importance of international rating agencies based on periods of robust inflows of foreign investment, the im

New contours in Nepali politics
May 18, 2023

New contours in Nepali politics

The arrival of the new party RSP represents a distinct shift in the Nepali polity, one that is ringing the death knell of traditional parties

Internet suspension in India: A call for balancing security and rights
Apr 07, 2023

Internet suspension in India: A call for balancing security and rights

The current legal regime governing internet shutdowns must be overhauled to place greater emphasis on transparency and accountability

China’s ‘spy ship’ poses a dilemma for New Delhi
Aug 20, 2022

China’s ‘spy ship’ poses a dilemma for New Delhi

India’s security officials worry that China would use the ship’s visit as a precedent for future deployments by Chinese warships to Sri Lanka.

Displacement and surveillance of sex workers in India
Jul 29, 2022

Displacement and surveillance of sex workers in India

Regulations brought in related to sex work need to go beyond people who are forced into the profession to also be inclusive of the people who enter th

G20’s Debt Service Suspension Initiative: A historical comparison
Jun 28, 2022

G20’s Debt Service Suspension Initiative: A historical comparison

With the rise of global debt levels in recent times, the current requirement of debt restructuring programmes is to ameliorate debt transparency.

IPEF: Trade in policy, not in pact
Jun 22, 2022

IPEF: Trade in policy, not in pact

With Biden and IPEF highlighting economic transparency, it is seen as a way for Washington to create an Indo-Pacific trade bloc without creating a tra

The curious case of central and state government properties in cities  
Jun 09, 2022

The curious case of central and state government properties in cities  

If the ULBS are to execute the mandates issued by the government, adequate funds need to be allocated.

The merger of municipal corporations: Good or bad?
May 25, 2022

The merger of municipal corporations: Good or bad?

Arguments are being advanced for and against the trifurcation of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi as one single entity to deliver good governance 

Transparency as a tool for urban local governance
Jan 08, 2022

Transparency as a tool for urban local governance

To ensure citizen participation and awareness, it is instrumental that ULBS are slowly transformed into transparent and accountable bodies

Facial recognition in law enforcement is the litmus test for India’s commitment to “Responsible AI for All”
Oct 17, 2021

Facial recognition in law enforcement is the litmus test for India’s commitment to “Responsible AI for All”

Responsible and ethical AI is premised on an infrastructure of trust; it is imperative that accountability and governance frameworks establish transpa

Can competition tools fix social media?
Oct 13, 2021

Can competition tools fix social media?

Replacing tech authoritarianism with state overreach will only exacerbate problems plaguing social media platforms

Vulnerabilities, equities, and progress
Apr 14, 2021

Vulnerabilities, equities, and progress

The ease and speed with which cyberweapons can be recycled heighten risks in ways that are incomparable to other domains of conflict.

Toxic trolls: How can we protect women on social media?
Mar 13, 2021

Toxic trolls: How can we protect women on social media?

Peer pressure is the single most effective tool for building successful platforms that encourage women’s participation without fear.

African Union summit amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 23, 2021

African Union summit amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

The AU is trying to hold its own with the reforms. It is trying to be more efficient and transparent. However, the reforms are more technocratic than

US needs a federal data protection law right now: Marietje Schaake
Jan 29, 2021

US needs a federal data protection law right now: Marietje Schaake

If this is a moment that will change the Internet, how will that process proceed from here? And for whom will it change?

Ensuring transparency in data governance and the digital economy
Jan 27, 2021

Ensuring transparency in data governance and the digital economy

Governments are now required to adapt regulation in an agile fashion to ensure the protection of public goods throughout endeavours of economic growth

E-politics and public accountability over digital rights, with a focus on Latin America
Dec 29, 2020

E-politics and public accountability over digital rights, with a focus on Latin America

Governments and political actors must be liable for their performance and the virtual realm is not a playground anymore.

Latin America and the Caribbean: Facing the pandemic with more democracy, not less
Dec 29, 2020

Latin America and the Caribbean: Facing the pandemic with more democracy, not less

The pandemic has worsened the problems that Latin America and the Caribbean were already facing. 2021 will surely be challenging in terms of political

New Japanese Prime Minister’s push towards a free and open Indo-Pacific
Nov 02, 2020

New Japanese Prime Minister’s push towards a free and open Indo-Pacific

Like Abe, Suga believes that the concept of Free and Open Indo-Pacific would foster peace, transparency and inclusiveness in the vast region by recogn

Envisioning the digital, remote-first workspace
Oct 28, 2020

Envisioning the digital, remote-first workspace

This crisis will be etched in our memories long after we have found its cure but what we will remember the most is how we felt, what we did and who we

Going beyond third-party liability to regulate content: Examples from Germany and Singapore
Oct 08, 2020

Going beyond third-party liability to regulate content: Examples from Germany and Singapore

Given the complexities and the possible excess of making the Internet (more) fragmented, should we consider doing more than just demanding liability f

Making a case for rightsizing KMP tenure as a good governance requirement in Indian BFSI sector
Jun 15, 2020

Making a case for rightsizing KMP tenure as a good governance requirement in Indian BFSI sector

Bad corporate governance impacts negatively on a company's integrity and transparency — and directly hurts customer trust and subsequently the compa

US to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty
May 25, 2020

US to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty

For the US, the OST is not particularly useful as an intelligence gathering tool, but the reality is that it was always intended as a confidence build