Tag South Asia

Climate Change and Economic Opportunites in South Asia

Climate Change and Economic Opportunities in South Asia

In a world where the profound challenges posed by climate change cast a long shadow over our future, the wisdom and expertise of scholars like Professor Joyashree Roy become invaluable. Professor Roy, holding the prestigious Bangabandhu Chair Professorship and serving as the Director of the Centre on South and South East Asia Multidisciplinary Applied Research Network at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand, offers a sweeping and insightful perspective on the complex interplay between climate change and the economic opportunities that emerge within the dynamic region of South Asia.
Navigating South Asian Realities: Public Policy and the Role of IMPRI South Asian Studies Centre (SASC)

Navigating South Asian Realities: Public Policy and the Role of IMPRI South Asian Studies Centre (SASC)

South Asia, a region rich in cultural diversity, historical significance, and complex geopolitical dynamics, presents a unique canvas for the interplay of public policy and societal development. Public policies shape the trajectory of nations within South Asia, addressing challenges, fostering cooperation, and promoting sustainable growth. The IMPRI South Asian Studies Centre stands as a catalyst, fostering evidence-based policy discussions, research, and initiatives in this region of immense importance.
Contextualizing Climate Change in South Asia with a special focus on its Impact

Contextualizing Climate Change in South Asia with a special focus on its Impact

Understanding the Nuances of Climate Change in the Indian Subcontinent: Impact and Way Forward is an Online International Monsoon School Program, a Six-Week Immersive Online Introductory Certificate Training Course from August-September 2023 by IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute. An informative and interactive panel discussion on “Contextualizing Climate Change in South Asia with a special focus on its Impact” was held on the 5th of August 2023 by Mr Soumya Dutta, Mr Soumya Dutta, Co-Convener, South Asian People’s Action on Climate Crisis (SAPACC), New Delhi
Analyzing the Impact of Feminist Foreign Policy in India: A Critical Perspective on South Asia

Analyzing the Impact of Feminist Foreign Policy in India: A Critical Perspective on South Asia

The first instance of Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) was recorded when Dr. Hansa Mehta, as the Indian delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission (1947-1948) courageously convinced the world leaders to make amendments to Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from "All men are born free and equal" to "All human beings are born free and equal". 
Relevance and Reliance on China's Provisions of providing Financial System

Relevance and Reliance on China’s Provisions of providing Financial System

The crises in Sri Lanka and Pakistan are raising questions about the relevance and the costs of their reliance on the alternative financial system provided by China’s Belt and Road Initiative On March 6, China became the last major bilateral creditor to provide financing and restructuring assurances to Sri Lanka. Following this, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to make a final decision on Colombo’s $2.9 billion bailout package. Sri Lanka’s consistent back-and-forth negotiations with the IMF and China indicate a broader development in South Asia. In 2022, two other South Asian nations and participants of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) — Pakistan and Bangladesh — had sought financial assistance from the IMF. These developments in the subcontinent indicate that developing countries are furthering their economic interests and stability by approaching the IMF and the West, even as they try not to antagonise China.