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Policy briefs, working papers, and research publications advancing legal scholarship worldwide.

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Books January 2024

Compendium of Inspiring Practices on Urban Governance and Development

The 3rd edition of the Compendium published by UN Habitat is a compilation of 17 case studies.

Shubhagato Dasgupta, Anju Dwivedi +1 more Read More →

Reports January 2024

Smart Cities: Promoting Urban Governance Through Citizen Participation

India has placed technology adoption at the heart of governance.

Anju Dwivedi, Abhinav Kumar +3 more Read More →

Working Papers February 2024

South Asia in a Changing World: What Role for International Law?

The partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 changed the sub-continent permanently.

Rahul Verma, Nishant Ranjan +4 more Read More →

Reports February 2024

Chapter: Integrating Fares, Information and Governance in Public Transport Systems

Amid looming climate concerns, engineering a shift to public transport is now imperative.

Partha Mukhopadhyay, Gurbrat Singh Juneja Read More →

Research Papers March 2024

Innovative Approaches to Convergence in Karnataka's Grama Panchayats: Insights from 3 Case Studies

This report unlocks convergence practices in different programs such as Grama Panchayat Library.

Avani Kapur, Malika Arora +4 more Read More →

Policy Briefs March 2024

Strengthening Local Governance: A Study of Functional Allocation Across Tiers

This report delves into individual and team-based competencies of different functionaries including PDOs, PS, DEOs, Accounts Assistants, Bill Connector, State Operator, Sahayak.

Avani Kapur, Malika Arora +4 more Read More →

Reports October 2023

How Is India Adapting to Heatwaves? A National Policy Review

Heat Action Plans are India's primary policy response to heatwaves.

Aditya Vallabhan Pillai, Tamanna Dalal Read More →

Research Papers October 2023

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Infrastructure Development

India has made considerable physical progress towards infrastructure development.

Anju Dwivedi, Abhinav Kumar Read More →

Policy Briefs November 2023

Making It Work: Institutionalising Social Accountability Mechanisms in India

Meghalaya enacted the first social audit legislation of its kind in the country.

Rajika Seth, Sidharth Santhosh +3 more Read More →

Reports November 2023

Gender and Just Transition: Envisioning an Equitable Energy Future for South Asia

Entrenched gender biases in the coal-political economy cannot be wished away with the ongoing shift.

Sunaree Nayak, Ashwini K Swain Read More →

Research Papers December 2023

Understanding Enablers and Barriers to Sustainable Sanitation in Urban India

There has been a strong focus on improving sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission.

Anju Dwivedi, Abhinav Kumar +1 more Read More →

Policy Briefs December 2023

ECOSYSTEMS OF ENGAGEMENT: Digital Platforms and the Future of Democracy

Over the last two decades, the world has witnessed a proliferation of digital platforms.

Partha Mukhopadhyay, Mukta Naik +3 more Read More →