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ìpolicy for Young Leaders, St. Stephen's College, 4-7 June
Applications for the 'ipolicy', a four day residential course in public policy are now open! Join Centre for Civil Society for an outside classroom experience like no other and be equipped with the fundamentals of political economy and sound public policy. Understand current challenges and effectively advocate for solutions that will change the policy landscape for the better!
(The programs are open to all students, graduates, post graduates or who've recently started working.)
Deadline to apply: 30 May, 2015. To apply and more details click here.
#ccstalks TweetChat: ‘Is it time to legalise active euthanasia in India?’
Aruna Shanbaug passed away on 18 May after having been in a vegetative state for 42 years. Her death raises important questions about the issue of euthanasia. Do you think active euthanasia should be legalised, as passive euthanasia was in 2011? Join us for #ccstalks, Wednesday, 27 May 2015 from 7-8pm for an online debate! Log in to tweetchat.com or Twitter and follow #ccstalks. We look forward to speaking with you!
For more information, contact Manasi Bose (pr@ccs.in).
To read the storify version of chat click here
.CCS Socials: CCS Alumni Meet
Our alumni from across over a 100 programs form a strong cohort of individuals passionate about a society that promotes Choice and Accountability. CCS takes great pride in kick-starting the year with our extended family! Join us as we meet for a fun, informal gathering over snacks and drinks in the capital. Register Now. Contact Sadaf Hussain (programs@ccs.in | +91 99531 33868).
Launch of 'Poverty and Progress: Realities and Myths About Global Poverty'
To read event report, media coverage, links to the photos click here. Watch the video coverage of the event here.
India launch of Deepak Lal's book 'Poverty and Progress: Realities and Myths About Global Poverty' published by Oxford University Press.
The greatest reduction of mass poverty in human history has occurred during the current era of globalizations. The world's poor are now catching up with the rich at a rapid pace in terms of human well-being-health, education, and life spans. In the book renowned economist Deepak Lal draws 50 years of experience around the globe to describe developing country realities and rectify misguided notions about economic progress.
Books will be available at the venue for sale @ Rs 450 per copy
Registration is required for your participation.
The participants are cordially invited for the tea & refreshments following the launch.
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For more details please contact:
Debashish Pal debashish.pal@ficci.com | +91-9910257360 | 011-23487446
Manoj Mathew manoj@ccs.in | +91-9899307456 | 011-26537456
Nupur Hasija nupur.hasija@fnst.org | 011-26862064
#ccstalks TweetChat: ‘Can markets save the environment?
We face many environmental problems that have serious consequences. Can we solve these using the command-and-control approach? Or is there a way to leverage the market to solve these issues? Join us for #ccstalks, Tuesday, 12 May 2015 from 7-8pm for an online debate! Log in to tweetchat.com or Twitter and follow #ccstalks. We look forward to speaking with you!
For more information, contact Manasi Bose (pr@ccs.in).