Institutions and Society

No Policy is an Island: Finance and Food Security in India

This study evaluates the policies and their implementation encompassing the situation of finance and food security in India.
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Street Police Patrols and Violence Against Women in Public Spaces: Experimental Evidence from India

This project aims to evaluate a unique street patrolling programme – the SHE Teams, an initiative of the Hyderabad City Police, on the frequency and type of street harassment incidents faced by women as well as the role of police visibility. … Read More

Financing State Climate Actions: Initiatives in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

This study examines the landscape of climate finance in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, and outlines strategies for enabling the states to mobilise capital. … Read More

Developing Financing Strategies for Implementing the State Action Plans on Climate Change

This project presents strategies for raising funds towards assisting the Central and State Governments in India to implement the State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCC) in an effective and efficient manner. … Read More

Low Carbon Finance for the State of Tamil Nadu: Investments, Gaps, and Barriers

This study audits the public and private financial contribution to realizing low carbon commitments of the State of Tamil Nadu while identifying the gaps and barriers to investment.
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Implementation of the National Action Plan on Climate Change: Progress and Evaluation

This study evaluates the progress achieved in implementing the National Action Plan on Climate Change and presents a framework to facilitate effective implementation.
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ILEEP – The India-local Economic Environment Programme

This pilot developed a process for stakeholder participation in local economic planning for four districts in Tamil Nadu. … Read More

Evaluation of Madhya’s Pradesh Solar Policy

This study evaluates the implementation of the Madhya Pradesh Solar Policy to determine the extent to which key institutions have the mandate and resources to implement the Madhya Pradesh Solar Policy, determine the extent to which policy implementation adheres to the policy design, identify barriers to effective policy implementation and identify best practices for successful policy implementation. … Read More

Information, Information Technology, and Local Governance

This initiative combines institutional analysis and technology insight to understand ways in information dissemination can improve local governance and strengthen democratic processes in India. … Read More

Environmental and Social Risks in Project Financing: Evidence From India

This project documents case studies of developmental projects in India that have been affected by environmental and social impacts arising out of the project activities. … Read More