Centre for Public Policy Research
| Abbreviation | CPPR |
|---|---|
| Motto | Solutions to change |
| Formation | 9 July 2004 |
| Type | Public Policy Think Tank |
| Headquarters | Cochin,Kerala |
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Chairman
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Dr D.Dhanuraj |
| Website | www |
Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) is an independent non-profit research organization established in 2004, located in Kochi, India. CPPR conducts professional research, integrating developments in the areas of education, livelihood, governance, urban reforms and environment. Four different centers exist: CPPR Centre for Urban Studies, CPPR Centre for Comparative Studies, CPPR Centre for Strategic Studies and CPPR Academy constitute CPPR.
CPPR started out as a policy think tank constituted as a Trust in 2004 by a group of young individuals who believed in Freedom of Expression, Rule of Law and Right to Livelihood. The Centre aims to support the creation of an equitable, socially just and environmentally sound society enriched by the principles of democracy and secularism.
In 2009, the Legal team of CPPR and Civitas Legal Solutions was given the mandate by the Ministry of Science and Technology, India to assist the Government of India (GOI) in preparing the National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy, which was subsequently cleared by the Cabinet of India.
In 2009, the Digital RTI Mission was initiated by CPPR to make Kerala the first RTI digital state of India.
CPPR-Centre for Urban Studies aims to study the emergence of growth centers, market activity and the diverse nature of urbanization in different states of India. In addition the centre strives to develop market models for building sustainable systems and processes to meet the growing demands of a city. Ms Susan Zielinski, MD, SMART, Michigan University launched CPPR Centre for Urban Studies on 2 September 2013 in Kochi.
CPPR Centre for Comparative Studies aims to understand the socio-economic and political factors influencing the development of states in India along with its attributes. It also aims to study the evolution of democratic processes, voting patterns, new actors of conflict in the various states of India. Moreover Centre for Comparative Studies will look into the State-Centre relationships, state-state relationships, and city–city relationship in the post-globalised world. Dr Chandra Ranade, Adjunct Faculty of Virginia International University launched the CPPR Centre for Comparative Studies in India (CCS) in Kochi on 6 September 2013. Keynote address on ‘Various Indicators of Economic Development at State Levels in India’ was delivered by Dr. Chandra Ranade.
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