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2016

What do small farmers and India’s food security gain and lose from the India’s Union Budget 2016-17?

The small farmer of India has been quite in the news over the last few months. The Weather Gods have conspired against them, with the evidence of 10 states declaring drought in the country. Well, how much are Weather Gods angry from the carbons emissions by the world is another …

Challenging Gender Inequality

India has been developing fast, but not always equitably or inclusively. The biggest issue we face is the empowerment of women. While certain development indicators show their quality of life is improving – maternal mortality rates are declining, literacy rates are increasing, more women are gaining access to healthcare and …

Understanding a Resilient World

Resilience simply put is the way we deal with change. More specifically, it is the capacity of any system to face changing circumstances and still continue to maintain its functions, structure, and identity.[i] It describes the degree to which the system is capable of self-organisation, learning, and adaptation. With the …

Measuring what matters – Towards a relevant and effective framework for Sustainable Development Indicators

2016 marks the beginning of a new global commitment towards eradicating poverty in all its dimensions. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognise that the well-being of People is inextricably tied to the health of our Planet and that ensuring sustained Prosperity for all will require genuine Peace and equitable Partnerships. All that we do …