Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB

#FacultySpeak I As we gear up for the second residency of the Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP) Cohort 2024-2025 at the Indian School of Business, #Hyderabad Campus, hear from one of our esteemed visiting faculty and Senior Advisor, WRI India, Professor O.P. Agarwal, as he shares the relevance of Urban Governance in India's economic growth.     The Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy (AMPPP) is the flagship programme of Bharti Institute of Public Policy and has been developed at the Indian School of Business in consultation with one of the world’s leading public policy schools —  The Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA.    Learn more about the programme at https://lnkd.in/gRjbh2h8.  

Anjal Prakash, Clinical Associate Professor (Research) & Research Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business spoke at NDTV's #LeftRightCentre discussing rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, inadequate sewage management, encroachment, and more as the reasons for the continued pollution of the national capital and river Yamuna. Watch full panel discussion at https://lnkd.in/gKPAg5M7 IPCC I Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India

Anjal Prakash, Clinical Associate Professor (Research) & Research Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business authored a research article 'How Gender-Sensitive Are Environmental Institutions, Climate Adaptation, and Mitigation Actions? A Narrative from the Global South', published in the Annual Review of Environment and Resources. The article examines the complex relationship between gender and climate change, focussing on regions in the Global South, including Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. Prof. Prakash highlights the uneven progress in this critical area, where many policies still fail to address the specific risks women face during natural disasters or in accessing essential resources like water and fuel. Gender-sensitive approaches are essential for meaningful and effective climate adaptation and mitigation. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Prioritise gender-responsive methods in climate policies. 2️⃣ Challenge biases and traditional gender roles through targeted advocacy and education. 3️⃣ Embrace intersectionality to address the compounded effects of social inequalities. Achieving climate justice requires dismantling gender barriers and ensuring policies go beyond merely acknowledging disparities—they must actively close the gaps. It's time for institutions to move past tokenism and foster genuine inclusion in climate action. Read full article at https://lnkd.in/gKyyEJDt and share your thoughts below. Debora Ley, PhD I Mary Thamari, PhD #ClimateChange #GenderEquality #Sustainability #ClimateJustice #GlobalSouth #EnvironmentalPolicy #InclusiveLeadership #EquityInAction #WomenInClimate #SustainableDevelopment #LinkedInClimate

Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business, in collaboration with the The Fletcher School at Tufts University, USA, held its first international Executive Leadership programme for the members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly accompanied by the officials of the Government of Meghalaya. The Fletcher School hosted 24 members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly for an exclusive week-long Executive Leadership programme at the Institute in Public Policy. This marks a new milestone for the Meghalaya Legislative Research Fellowship Initiative under the aegis of Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, and the Government of Meghalaya in fostering international academic and governmental collaboration. The customised public policy programme aimed to build essential leadership, governance, and public policy development skills for Meghalaya's legislators, offering them a unique opportunity to engage with officials, scholars, and policy experts from diverse fields. The programme included interactive sessions on strategic planning, evidence-based decision-making, digital development, AI, climate change, health, and governance best practices. Notable speakers and facilitators included: @Dr. Elke Jahns-Harms and Dr. Jenny Strakovsky, who commenced the programme setting its goals with an introductory session.  Dr. Diane M. Ryan, Professor & Associate Dean at Tisch College of Civic Life, led sessions on servant leadership and building effective teams, equipping participants with tools to drive organisational success.  Dr. Jonathan Donner, Senior Director at Caribou Digital, conducted a seminar on digital development, highlighting innovative approaches by Digital Green, an NGO pioneering digital solutions in agriculture.  Dr. Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business, explored the potential and risks associated with digital public infrastructure and AI for societal benefit.  Kim Wilson and Melita Sawyer, experts in policy development, guided participants through the fundamentals of policy design using interactive case studies. The programme also included immersive experiences such as a visit to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, where participants engaged in a 2.5-hour simulation of legislative processes in a full-size replica of the Senate Chamber, addressing climate and energy policy. The delegation had the opportunity to interact with the Massachusetts State Legislators, gaining insights into the U.S. legislative system and fostering cross-cultural understanding of governance. This initiative exemplifies the strong, longstanding collaboration between the Bharti Institute of Public Policy and the Fletcher School to empower leaders with enhanced skills and knowledge to drive sustainable policy solutions. The training promises to positively impact governance in Meghalaya, paving the way for further academic and governmental exchanges. Dr. Aarushi Jain Anjal Prakash Sampath Kumar Aiban Swer

#KnowledgeProduct| The Initiative on the Forest Economy (IoFE) at Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), Indian School of Business (ISB) has successfully delivered Community Forest Rights (CFR) claim filing kits to Forest Rights Committees (FRCs) across Jharkhand. This effort empowers local communities and accelerates the scaling of community forest tenure under the Forest Rights Act.   To read more about the IoFE at https://lnkd.in/dHPJjbTU   #CFR #ForestRights #CommunityEmpowerment #Jharkhand #SustainableDevelopment #IoFE   Kamini Singh I Ankur Raushan I Sandip Chowdhury I Sandhya Singh I RAHUL DEV MAHATO I Augustina Soreng  

In a blog 'The Power of Whistleblowing: Safeguarding Transparency and Accountability', Kalyani Kodeti, Post Graduate Programme (PGP) student at the Indian School of Business discusses the critical role of whistleblowing in promoting accountability and transparency in corporate and government settings. She explores key legal frameworks worldwide, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the US and the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) in the UK, which offer valuable lessons for developing countries like India, where significant challenges still exist. "India's Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014, aims to protect whistleblowers, but issues like inadequate anonymity and the lack of protections for private-sector employees persist," writes Kalyani.    Her blog emphasises the importance of learning from global best practices and leveraging technological solutions to improve whistleblowing frameworks in India.    Read the full blog at https://lnkd.in/gW6d_9WF and share your insights below. 

Ashwini Chhatre, Associate Professor & Executive Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business was interviewed on the AgriBusiness Matters podcast by Venky Ramachandran. On the podcast, Prof. Chhatre discusses his research paper about building a framework for organising the forest economy with community forest ownership as a fulcrum, focussing on building aggregation economies that are both equitable and sustainable. Prof. Chhatre leads the Initiative on the Forest Economy — an initiative which leverages sustainability, scalability, and technology to create a paradigm shift, by empowering communities with tools to manage their forest resources sustainably. Watch the full interview at https://lnkd.in/gw26pgbp and share your insights below. #ForestGovernance #PublicPolicy #ISBUpdates

In an OpEd 'As Disasters Intensify, Climate-Resilient Infra Is No Longer Just An Option For India. It’s An Urgent Need', Anjal Prakash, Clinical Associate Professor (Research) & Research Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business discusses the importance of climate-resilient infrastructure in India to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Prof. Prakash writes about the significant need for sustainable design, nature-based solutions, and community involvement in building resilient infrastructure which will contribute to India's economic growth and social well-being. He also acknowledged the challenges in financing and implementing such initiatives. Read full article (via ABP Live) at https://lnkd.in/gQsaQ8vh and share your insights in the comments. #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChangeIndia #ClimateResilientInfrastructure #UrbanPlanning #DisasterManagement #PublicPolicy IPCC I Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India I Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) I National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)INDIA I

Karnataka, one of India’s top-performing states economically, still suffers from stark infrastructural inequalities. A recent research paper 'An Inter-district Analysis of Infrastructural Disparities in Karnataka ' by Nimisha Jain, Research Manager, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business and her co-author, reveals just how significant the gaps are across 30 districts, highlighting a North-South divide that reflects broader developmental challenges.    Key Insights:    Financial Gaps are the Widest  Correlation with Economic Growth  Regional Imbalances    Why This Matters? Infrastructure isn't just about roads or buildings. It’s an input for economic growth and social development. Addressing these disparities can lead to more equitable growth, foster a skilled workforce, and create better opportunities across all regions.    What Needs to be Done? The study suggests strategic investments in underdeveloped districts, especially in North Karnataka. Public-private partnerships can play a crucial role in accelerating this transformation.    Read the full paper below and share your insights in the comments.     #InfrastructuralDevelopment #Karnataka #EconomicGrowth #RegionalDisparity #PublicPolicy #SocialInfrastructure #FinancialInclusion #UrbanDevelopment #Research #InclusiveGrowth #PublicPrivatePartnership Suman Makkar I Government of Karnataka I Ministry of Finance I Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs I Indian Institute of Management Bangalore I FICCI I Panjab University, Chandigarh

The Initiative on the Forest Economy (IoFE) at #FLAREConference, Rome virtually presented the Community Forestry App (CommFor app) designed by Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business. Prof. Ashwini Chhatre, Associate Professor & Executive Director, BIPP,ISB highlighted details of the application — a data collection solution addressing the lack of accessible, cost-effective tools for monitoring community forestry interventions, and the scarcity of reliable multi-country data to inform policy and research. Read more at Community Forestry (CommFor) Data Collection App Pilot Project – FLARE (forestlivelihoods.org) Apurva Duddu I Abhijeet Parmar I Nitesh Saini I Bhumika Premanand Morey #CommFor #TechForForest #ForestEconomy #IFRI #IoFE