The OECD defines digital transformation as the process of using technology for the desired economic and societal effects. Thus, while often used in business parlance, digital transformation holds significance not only for business firms, but also for governments, public sector companies and different organizations involved in tackling global challenges. Digital…
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Exploring Economic Cooperation Between India and the Nordic-Baltic Region
India’s global economic footprint has been expanding rapidly, and one region that holds immense potential for collaboration is the Nordic-Baltic region. Comprising countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, The Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) is a innovation and technological powerhouse, while India, with its increasingly strong focus on technology,…
CII’s National Circular Economy Framework: Roadmap for a Sustainable & Resilient India
India, a resource-intensive economy with a large and rapidly growing population, possesses immense potential to be a leader in the circular economy, thereby fostering sustainable growth and a more prosperous and equitable society. The circular economy goes beyond resource efficiency and recycling, and its adoption helps reduce waste, conserve resources,…
Moving Towards Responsible Stubble Management
Air pollution has emerged as a key challenge today and in India’s north-west region reaches alarmingly high levels in certain pockets during winter. While there are numerous sources of air pollution in the region, restricted flow of pollutants in winters and burning of rice stubble across Punjab and Haryana during…
Addressing Intellectual Property Matters in the Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturing is emerging as an integral pillar in the country’s economic growth. India’s manufacturing sector is a key contributor to the country’s economic growth and is projected to be one of the fastest growing sectors. It accounts for about 15% of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs around 12%…
Energy Transition Investment Monitor – A Key Tool to Track Renewable Energy Projects
The significance of data and the analytics that it enables in today’s world cannot be overstated and it spans across all industries. Data collection and analysis are considered as the essential building blocks for driving data-based decision-making, enhancing operational efficiencies and uncovering insights. Harnessing the power of data allows businesses…
Empowering Indian Small Businesses for a Future-Ready Global Presence
In an era defined by unprecedented global connectivity, the prospects for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to step into the international arena have never been more promising. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the potential for SMEs to expand both domestically and globally is boundless. This article delves into the…
Priorities for COP 28: Indian Industry Perspective
As we approach COP28, the world finds itself in the midst of a polycrises. We are facing an unparalleled global energy crisis, complex geopolitical challenges stemming from the aftermath of the pandemic while loss and damage due to extreme weather events caused by climate change continue to mount. This convergence…
Advancing School Education in India: Challenges and Strategies
The significance of school education in shaping a nation’s development cannot be overstated. The Indian education sector is a vast and dynamic landscape that plays a pivotal role in the country’s socio-economic development. With approximately 14.89 lakh schools, more than 26.52 crore students, and 1.13 crore teachers, it stands as…
Achieving Gender Parity
01 Dec 2023 Over two decades into the twenty-first century, the world has come a long way. Economic, Social and Technological progress have been rapid. However, there is one area where growthhas been slow and incremental, and that is Gender Parity. According to World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report…