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Our Community of Practice (CoP), Digital Public Infrastructure for Development (DPI4D), is hosting its first webinar, "Digital Public Infrastructure for Sovereign AI," in collaboration with the Center for Technology and Society (CTS-FGV). This webinar aims to bring together experts from various fields to discuss the role of digital public infrastructure in strengthening technological sovereignty and advancing the development of Artificial Intelligence. The event will feature: ⚫ Armando J. Manzueta Peña – Deputy Minister for Digital, Dominican Republic ⚫Camila Leite Contri – Coordinator of the Telecommunications and Digital Rights Program, Idec - Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection ⚫Lorrayne Porciuncula – Executive Director, The Datasphere Initiative ⚫Luanna Roncaratti – Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Management and Innovation, Brazil ⚫Mila Samdub – Researcher, CyberBRICS Project ⚫Nicolo Zingales – Professor, Center for Technology and Society (CTS-FGV) Moderators: ⚫Luca Belli – Professor and Director, CTS-FGV ⚫Larissa Magalhães – Researcher, CyberBRICS and University of Bremen Date: November 11, 2024 Time: 10.30 PM - 12.30 AM 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/eA3ZDUC8 #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #DPI4D #DigitalInfrastructure Deepak Mishra | Payal Malik | Mansi Kedia | Sruthi Vanguri | Nicolo Zingales | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |

ICRIER releases the India Jobs and Occupation Tracker! The objective of India Jobs and Occupation Tracker (I-JOT) – a quarterly publication from ICRIER – is to make labour market data as easily accessible and comprehensible as GDP statistics. The first issue, drawing on the data from the Periodic labour Force Survey (PLFS), offers an in-depth analysis of India’s urban labour market trends for Q2:2024. Key findings include: ☑ Resilient Labour Market: India’s urban labour market remains strong, despite a cyclical slowdown in Q2 2024 due to election-related uncertainty (see below table). ☑ Growing Feminisation: More women are joining the urban workforce, taking on diverse occupational roles; however, a significant gender gap remains. ☑Widespread Regional Improvements: Most states and Union Territories report higher participation and employment ratios and lower unemployment rate. ☑Lack of Structural Transformation: Decline in the share of industrial employment and a rise in share of agricultural employment within urban areas, indicate limited structural transformation of the economy. ☑Need for High-Skill Jobs: While adequate jobs are being created, these are mostly low-and medium-skilled jobs: one out of six urban male worker is a salesperson, one out of 12 is a driver, and only one out of 50 is an ICT professional. The is an urgency to create more higher skill employment opportunities to better utilise the available talent. The report concludes that while India’s labour market is robust and expanding, the lack of structural transformation and limited growth in high-skill jobs pose challenges to sustainable economic progress. You can download the report here or see the entire pdf below (attached): https://lnkd.in/gE__9SZm #PeriodicLabourForceSurvey #PLFS2024 #LabourSurvey #WomeninWorkforce #WomeninLabourForce Sanjeev Bikhchandani | Deepak Mishra | Puja Mehra | Havishaye Puri | Cledwyn Fernandez | Shabana Mitra | Tanu Goyal | Anvi Mehta | Riya Khanna | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India |

What does Trump’s return mean for India-US trade? Our latest op-ed by Arpita Mukherjee and Aahana Srishti talks about how his past policies on tariffs, visas, and trade barriers left India’s exporters, and tech industry on edge—but there’s room for optimism too! With the US looking to reduce its reliance on China, India has a real chance to step up as a major player in American supply chains. The article also explores the potential ups and downs: Could healthcare, renewable energy, and agro-processing be growth sectors? Will changes in immigration affect our tech talent? Dive in to find out what’s next for this crucial partnership, and why smart collaboration could be the key to mutual success: https://lnkd.in/gMR5u7Sk #IndiaUSTrade #NewBeginnings #TradeOpportunities #Trump2024 #GlobalEconomy #IndiaUSRelations

“Self-sufficiency in pulse production cannot be achieved through ‘empty’ slogans. We need concerted policy action,” says #Ashok Gulati, distinguished professor at ICRIER in #Pulses of #Change: #3 #Years #After #Repeal of #Farm #Laws, #Centre #Turns to #Contract #Farming to #Reduce #Import #Dependency. https://lnkd.in/g7vMM-AZ #pulseproduction #policychange #farmlaws #contractfarming #APSI

India-China Trade, Investment, and the Way Forward: An op-ed by Saon Ray, Visiting Professor, ICRIER   The article is a comprehensive analysis on the evolving trade and investment relationship between two of the world's largest economies—India and China. It explores the challenges, opportunities, and potential paths for future cooperation in an increasingly complex global landscape.   Key Takeaways: - Current trade dynamics and economic shifts - The role of regional and global partnerships - Strategic recommendations for a balanced and sustainable future   A must-read for anyone interested in geopolitics, international trade, and economic growth in Asia!   Read the full article: [India-China Trade, Investment, and the Way Forward: https://lnkd.in/gbt5f93W   #IndiaChinaRelations #TradeAndInvestment #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics #Sustainability #EconomicGrowth #InternationalBusiness

“Among the countries with highest number of undernourished people, India has the highest (194.6 million) followed by Pakistan (48.8 million) and Nigeria (39.4 million). In Africa, 298.4 million people faced hunger in 2023 (State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, 2023). Hence, Asia, especially South Asia, and Africa, ought to be the focal points for those committed to abolish hunger from this planet. Harmonizing agriculture, health policies and social safety nets are vital to advance from food security to nutrition, as India works towards achieving the SDGs by 2030,” says Sulakshana Rao, senior fellow and distinguished professor, #Ashok #Gulati, ICRIER in #Beyond #Hunger: #Advancing from #Food #Security to #Nutrition #Security in the latest #AF-#TAB issue. #foodsecurity #nutritionsecurity #prevalenceofundernourishment https://lnkd.in/gYAf8chh

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, and a cherished economist. We have fond memories of Prof. Debroy. He was associated with us as a faculty member and later, frequently participated in our conferences and events, leaving an indelible mark on everyone with his sharp intellect, versatility, and candid perspectives. To us, he was part of the ICRIER family—an inspiring figure known for his out-of-the-box thinking, wit, and his ability to speak his mind and share valuable insights. This is a profound loss for all of us, and we pray that he rests in peace.

ICRIER celebrates Diwali! 🪔✨ Here’s a peek into our celebrations as we embrace the Diwali spirit. And we take this moment to wish you a Diwali filled with joy, light, and togetherness. May this festival bring safety, happiness, and new opportunities for all. #HappyDiwali #ICRIERFamily #FestivalOfLights

Will COP29 make a difference? Going by the past experience, the answer is probably 'no'. The biggest issue which is likely to be discussed is transfer of resources to the developing world and, of course, increasing carbon footprints along with climate justice. Transparency in climate data would be another major issue. #climatechange #COP #carbonfootprints #NCQG https://lnkd.in/g_sY4cuK

Last week, Digital Economy Startups and Innovation (DESI) Team’s Mansi Kedia and Krithika Ramnath participated in the IFS Partner's Meet by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation! The sessions were not only inspiring but truly invigorating, sparking new ideas and enthusiasm within the ecosystem. The two-day conference explored a variety of themes, including building trust and confidence, strengthening distribution, promoting pro-poor innovations through the private sector and ensuring that digital public infrastructure (DPI) works for the marginalized. At the event, Mansi presented our research on "Making UPI Universal, Accessible, Affordable, and Inclusive for All Indians." This multistage field study dives deep into the current UPI adoption rates and highlights the challenges faced by rural communities. It was a privilege to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborative activities alongside incredible partner organizations. We are especially grateful to Pawan Bakhshi, Ph.D. and Pranay S. from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for facilitating such a rich exchange of knowledge. The opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about making a difference was truly invaluable. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed to make this event so impactful and enriching. Our team left feeling motivated and excited about the future possibilities and collaborations ahead! ACCESS Development Services | IIMA Ventures | Dvara Holdings | MicroSave Consulting (MSC) | Swadhaar FinAccess | Women's World Banking | Grameen Foundation | Samagra | Transforming Governance | Accion | Sa-Dhan | Samhita | IFMR