In terms of big economic reforms, this is the slowest start of the Modi government's three terms.
Of the 30 big reforms we track, not a single one has seen meaningful movement yet. Hope things pick up... it's a once-in-a-generation chance.
https://t.co/72UoUIqezZ
"The most significant new announcement is the intention to negotiate a Bilateral Trade Initiative." 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇳
Richard Rossow analyzes PM #Modi’s DC visit & its impact on U.S.-India ties. Key takeaways: BTI talks, defense cooperation, supply chains.
🔗 https://t.co/YmZ52Lwn92
Policymaking is putting out fires. Research is taking time out to discover nonflammable materials so that there are fewer fires to fight. Both policymaking & research are important but societies that do no research have to spend all their time putting out fires.
My take on President Trump's re-election / U.S.-India ties. Yes, more transactional. Less U.S. interest in "giving now for later returns."
But as we saw during Trump 1.0, there will be tension (trade, immigration)- but we can meaningful things done.
https://t.co/ILK5JpXIj6
CSIS Visiting Fellow @KatherineHadda and @orfonline Senior Fellow @anitnath examine how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can boost financial inclusion in their @AtlanticCouncil piece, using 🇮🇳 as a model to expand access for underserved communities.
https://t.co/XwQw4x6EwW
Friends in #Mumbai, catch CSIS Senior Associate and Former United States Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Development, Mr. Raymond Vickery speak at the Elara Capital, annual "Ashwamedha Dialogue" between Sep 2-5. Details>
https://t.co/pjy395pwyA
The @WorldBank's World Development Report- The Middle Income Trap.
Lots of tough truth about India's pathway to rapid economic transformation.
Also some great stories, like TCS' early days.
https://t.co/VpilpFz8bU
Coalition times in India are back. America needs to do a better job of building ties with India's powerful regional leaders.
My latest- the need for the U.S. to build a stronger strategy to engage Indian states.
https://t.co/sshmi3qXQx
#SouthAsiaJobs
Come work for me! My team at @CSISIndiaChair is hiring 2 PC-RAs and a (paid) research intern.
Based in DC; working from office M-Th, with Friday an optional "work from home." FYI, we do not sponsor for these roles.
Check 'em out: https://t.co/gphemYcW3C
Hey managers: to keep your people, let them work from home 2 days a week.
Landmark experiment (1600+ ppl, 2yrs): random assignment to hybrid work
-Increased satisfaction
-Reduced quitting by 33% (especially for women & long commuters)
-No costs for performance or promotion rates
With a new government in place, we are pleased to release our new India Reforms Scorecard.
A dream list of 30 reforms for the Union government that will lead to economic growth and job creation.
A look back:
2014-19: 9 done; 15 partially done
2019-24: 6 done; 5 partially done
The team at @ADB_HQ expect India to see 7% growth this year, 7.2% next.
Drives: Infra spend, pvt corp investment, services, consumer confidence.
https://t.co/XgVX1M5T78
Key read: The World Bank provides a short, data snapshot of the "Gender Landscape" in India.
Maternal mortality, employment, business leadership, more.
https://t.co/66NneVXTSA
As a consumer, I would strongly recommend @MumyuIndia for your little ones. Their products are high quality and made with love.
Icing on the cake - you’ll know who has made your product :)