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The National Council of Applied Economic Research, India’s largest independent economic think tank, supports policymaking through research and data collection.
What qualifies as climate action—and why is so much of it overlooked? NCAER’s Visiting Faculty @usdas suggests that across emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), governments are investing in risk reduction, resilience, and long-term institutional transitions.…
Digital adoption has grown faster than digital literacy, resulting in an environment where access doesn’t always mean empowered use. NCAER Faculty IEPF Chair Professor @csmohapatra_dr and @Depannita2 argue that India needs a multi-dimensional approach to financial literacy to…
Historical experience with debt swaps shows persistent limitations in realizing the twin objectives of debt relief and development finance. NCAER’s visiting faculty @usdas explores this fundamental contradiction, advocating for a shift away from hybrid mechanisms toward…
With the growing trend of coercive bilateralism, India faces the challenge of balancing immediate tactical needs with long-term economic priorities. NCAER Visiting Faculty Professor @krishna_pravin and research staff member @Monilsays assess the implications of coercive…
Moving beyond clicks to build trust-driven digital financial education for Viksit Bharat. NCAER faculty IEPF Chair Professor @csmohapatra_dr and @Depannita2 in their Op-Ed stress that digital financial education must embed fraud awareness, grievance redress, and behavioural…
NCAER announces search for its next Director General. For more details click here: bit.ly/3IJfaIW
It is essential to tackle the deeper structural and societal issues that continue to restrict women’s participation in the economy. NCAER research staff Kritika Soni and @JayantaTalukde3 suggest that India’s economy risks remaining in a low-growth equilibrium unless we address…
At the #GenderPolicySymposium, NCAER Faculty Professor @ratna_sahay joined @Smritiirani, @ShamikaRavi, Soumya Kapoor & Isabelle Tschan to discuss reforms needed for women-led development and equity-driven change. #InvestInWomen #GenderEquity
Addressing occupational segregation and promoting equitable economic access in urban India. A paper by NCAER Faculty @Iamjyotithakur, co-authored with Karthick V, examines the extent of occupational segregation among various gender and socio-religious groups in urban India.…
NCAER faculty @ReshmaRoshania presented a paper, which she has co-authored with @SonaldeDesai on the Public Distribution System and Impacts on Household Food Consumption at the 10th Annual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health Academy Week held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 23-26…
Reclaiming unclaimed financial assets to reduce financial opacity, enhance institutional accountability, and promote inclusive economic growth. NCAER Faculty IEPF Chair Prof. @csmohapatra_dr, @Manu_Prathap & @Depannita2 in a co-authored paper compare a number of global financial…
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Technical textiles, an emerging sunrise sector, presents significant opportunities for economic growth and employment for skilled workers. According to NCAER faculty @charujain13dec and @BornaliBhandari, India has the potential to become a global leader in technical textiles…
Countries such as Chile, Sweden, and Germany have increased female employment through quality childcare, affordable housing, and reforms supporting part-time work. NCAER faculty @ratna_sahay & @aakash_dev94 argue that India can achieve the same by investing in women-friendly…
India’s digital finance boom is real — yet access without awareness is risky. NCAER faculty @csmohapatra_dr, IEPF Chair Professor highlights in @indiablooms the critical need to prioritise Digital Financial Literacy (DFL) as a core life skill to safeguard India’s digital finance…
