Research Partners

Center for Policy Research, Delhi

The Center for Policy Research (CPR) is an independent and non-partisan research institute and think tank. Its main objectives are to provide thought leadership and creative solutions that address pressing intellectual and policy issues. It is one of the 27 national social science research institutes recognized by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Government of India. It is set apart by its multi-disciplinary approach and unique blend of scholarship and practical expertise. CPR’s faculty has considerable impact on policy and public debates.

For more information, see www.cprindia.org

Centre for Public Policy Research, Kerela 

Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) is a think tank dedicated to extensive and in-depth research on current economic, social and political issues. The Saxena Center works closely with CPPR Academy offers training and professional development opportunities by means of internships, short-term courses and workshops for students and mid-career professionals seeking to traverse the public policy space. Their immersive programmes are curated to stimulate bright minds in political discourse who can engender significant social impact. All CPPR Academy programmes impart training in theory and praxis, with evidence-based research supported by debates and case studies. For more info visit www.cppr.in

Janaagraha

Janaagraha is a non-profit organization based in Bangalore, India that works with citizens and the government to improve the quality of life in Indian cities and towns. The term 'quality of life' as defined by Janaagraha has two distinct and inter-related aspects. The first aspect concerns the 'quality of urban infrastructure and services'. The second aspect accounts for the 'quality of citizenship' - the role that urban residents play by participating in civic issues.

Founded in 2001 by Ramesh and Swati Ramanathan, Janaagraha started as a movement to enable citizen participation in public governance. It has now evolved into a robust institution for Citizenship and Democracy. For more information, see www.janaagraha.org.

National Council of Applied Economic Research, Delhi

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) undertakes pioneering research in areas of applied economics with an emphasis on policy analysis and application of modern quantitative techniques to development issues, regional development and planning, energy, household income, consumption, savings and investment.

In addition to its research capabilities, NCAER has a unique position in the country for designing and executing large-scale sample surveys on regional and human development as well as a large range of consumer products. NCAER has built up a rich database on economic and commercial data.  For more information, see http://www.ncaer.org/

School of Policy and Governance, Azim Premji University, Bangalore

The School of Policy and Governance is committed to creating a leading centre for multi-disciplinary research and scholarship in the area of law, governance and public policy. It seeks to advance the vision of Azim Premji University by designing and delivering new academic programmes and generating new and relevant knowledge through research in the fields of law, public policy and governance. It also seeks to intervene in development practice through direct engagement and advocacy with the state and other actors in society.  For more visit: www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in