Why Do Similar Livelihood Assets Produce Unequal Resilience?
Two families may live in the same forest landscape. Both may have land, family labour, livestock, traditional knowledge and community networks. Yet after the same crop failure, wil
Dr. Niranjan Sahoo, a visiting senior fellow at IMPRI, is a seasoned expert in governance and public policy. He anchors studies and programs on democracy, human rights, federalism, and electoral reforms, with a particular emphasis on political funding. His work also encompasses cross-cutting issues such as exclusion, insurgencies, affirmative action, and inclusion. Notable accolades include the Asia Fellowship (2009) and his former role as a Sir Ratan Tata Fellow. Additionally, he serves as the South Asia member for the Carnegie Rising Democracies Network, contributing to discussions and publications on democracy, foreign policy, human rights, and related subjects.
Research Areas
Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development
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