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171 learners have successfully graduated from the second edition of our Massive Online Open Online Course (MOOC) on Education Policy in India this June. Titled 'Education in India: Ideas, Policies, Alternatives', the course is being offered as A four-week online course open to enrolments.
The course was launched to address the enduring lack of a comprehensive and accessible training in education policy in India and aims to train students in research methods, along with the philosophical, economic, and political aspects of education policy in the Indian context.
Our course modules address the historical and extant education policy landscape in India, the economics of education, regulatory frameworks and interventions and innovations to catalyse education quality. Its faculty consists of eminent educationists and policy experts, including Amit Kaushik, CEO, Australian Council for Educational Research (India); Yamini Aiyar, President and Chief Executive of Centre for Policy Research; Parth Shah, President, Centre for Civil Society and Gurcharan Das, Author and Former CEO, P&G India, among others.
This June, the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) conducted three workshops, engaging 104 participants. Conducted by Dr. Amir Ullah Khan, Development Economist, the workshop on 'Setting Priorities: Policy Making and Development Finance' highlighted the importance of gathering evidence and measuring impact to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
Our second workshop, on 'Does India want to grow at 10%' was conducted by Dhiraj Nayyar, Chief Economist, Vedanta Resources conducted a workshop and highlighted the significance of evidence-based public policy-making as a pre-requisite for improved economic growth.
Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, Founder-CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water, also conducted a workshop on 'Energy Transitions in Emerging Economies: Opportunities, Risks, and Ways Forward'. The workshop focused on the role of public policy in ending energy poverty and enabling the transition to sustainable forms of energy such as solar power.
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On 8th June, the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) hosted a webinar with Mr. Sebastian Hug, Consul General and CEO, Swissnex India, with a focus on Switzerland's success in industry and governance. Using case studies on the cheese, fintech and watch-making industry, Mr. Hug highlighted the need for a conducive environment facilitated by the government in the form of investments in research and development, robust education system and regulatory frameworks facilitated by an effective government.
He emphasized that rather than having an innovation policy, Switzerland's success can be attributed to the creation of such facilitative conditions, which encourages innovation.
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This June, we took the ipolicy- our flagship introductory course in public policy to Bangalore and Hyderabad, with 61 graduates.
Through interactive learning sessions, games and simulation, our programs brought to our participants, the principles of sound public policy, and vibrant dialogues on welfarism and corporatism, on the role of states and markets and on education policy in India. Our speakers also engaged our participants in discussions on contemporary policy concerns like the agrarian crisis, effective property rights, the alcohol prohibition policy and the significance of greater choice and competition in the education sector.
Our eminent faculty this month included JP Narayan, Founder, Lok Satta Party; Rahul V Kumar, Research Consultant, Centre for Public Policy Research; Rohan Joshi, Head- Outreach, Centre for Teacher Accreditation and Parth Shah, President, Centre for Civil Society.
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In another win for our on-going work to promote the ease of doing business in India, the government is planning to significantly cut down the number of approvals required for kirana stores and eateries which will help make procedures simpler for aspiring entrepreneurs. CCS has been working to dismantle regulatory barriers that directly impact the ease of opening and running businesses, the removal of judicial bottlenecks to a conducive business environment, and towards fostering inclusive markets and improving livelihoods for bottom-of-pyramid communities. In 2018, we published the Doing Business in Delhi Report that studied the regulatory barriers to operate restaurants, meat shops and e-waste recycling plants in Delhi, evaluating the business reforms conducted between 2016 to 2018. We also hosted a roundtable bringing together policy experts and influencers to advocate for a reduction in licensing requirements and easing the opening of small and medium businesses in Delhi.
Know more about Jeevika, our law, liberty and livelihood Campaign here.
This June, we hosted four Baithaks, our monthly policy dialogues – in New Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad, bringing together 81 keen alumni to discuss contemporary policy and political and-economic concerns.
Our facilitators included policy experts and practitioners like Barun Mitra, Founder, Liberty Institute; Nikhil Mehra, Advocate; Prashant Narang, Advocate; Dr. D. Dhanuraj, Centre for Policy Research; Dr. Ashwin Mahesh, Founder, Mapunity; and Ragini Bajaj Chaudhary, Director Caspian Impact Advisors.
The baithaks engaged our participants in a vibrant dialogue on the relevance of the Constitution (First Amendment) Act of 1951, the role and scope of private K-12 education in India, federalism and citizen participation, the recent 2019 and policy challenges ahead, regulatory challenges in credit access to MSMEs, and India's policy approach towards Pakistan.
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This May, the Indian School of Public Policy conducted 2 webinars, bringing expert perspectives on critical contemporary policy concerns.
On 4th May, Dr Vikas Kathuria, Senior Research Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, Munich, spoke on 'Rivalry for User Data: Implications for Consumers and Law'. Engaging 23 participants, the webinar introduced the audience to the rising importance of big data, its implications for their privacy, and the anti-competitive behavior that harms consumers and poses challenges to the policymakers.
On 18th May, Professor Renuka Sane, Associate Professor, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy spoke on the topic of 'Who Protects the Consumer: The Case of Indian Finance'. With 33 participants, the webinar focused on the question of mis-selling of financial products; what drives this trend and the challenges in financial regulations towards an effective resolution.
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Date: 11th May 2019
Venue: Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
This May, the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) organised two events; a workshop on 'Measuring Public Policy Effectiveness at State-level in India' and a panel discussion on ''Public Policy Careers in the Corporate Sector'.
On 11th May, the workshop on 'Measuring Public Policy Effectiveness at State-level in India was conducted by Professor. Rajeev Malhotra, Development Economist and Former civil servant. Engaging 58 participants, the workshop discussed methods to assess policy effectiveness like the efficiency of resource use, desirability of outputs, outcome and impact of public action, inclusive sharing of intended benefits, and sustainability of processes and outcomes.
Professor Malhotra used case studies, evidence-based research and real-life experiences to communicate tools for policy analysis and engage our audience in vibrant dialogue and debate.
On 25th May, a panel discussion on the 'Public Policy Careers in Corporate Sector' was organised. With an audience of 92, the panel addressed key questions such as the state of public policy making in India and the role of the corporate sector, the need for policy experts in the corporate sector in India, the future of policy making in the corporate sector, careers for graduates in policy making, and talents and skills expected, among others.
Our panel included expert industry practitioners like Arun Bhagat, President,Corporate Affairs & Advocacy, GMR; Mandar Kagade, Head, Public Policy and Outreach, RupeePower; Vineeta Hariharan, Senior Leader, Government Relations and Public Policy, World Bank; Ashish Aggarwal, Senior Director and Head, Public Policy, NASSCOM and Rajesh Chakrabarti, Dean, Jindal Global Business School.
The event concluded with a highly interactive Q&A session with the audience
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Date: 18th May 2019
Venue: GP Birla Science Centre, Hyderabad
On 18th May, we hosted Baithak, our monthly policy dialogue at the GP Birla Science Centre, Hyderabad on 'Election Policy and Democracy in India', moderated by Dr. JP Narayan, Founder, Lok Satta Party and Former Civil Servant. Engaging 58 enthusiastic participants, the discussion centered around the idea of voting responsibly and the importance of accountability in the government. Dr. Narayan perfectly summed up the discussion by emphasising that it is vital for us to consider governance outcomes over sentiments when casting our votes.
'Baithak: Conversations in Policy' is an initiative to give CCS graduates a platform to discuss and debate contemporary socio-cultural and economic issues under the guidance of an expert facilitator to foster continued learning and development of CCS graduates.