Ongoing Projects from Centre for Public Policy Research

#1 COVID19 & US Presidential Elections

CPPR is studying the impact of COVID-19 on the US Presidential Election. The project will focus on economic ramifications and how this will impact the prospects of the major players.  

Opportunities to participate as research internee/assistant are open. Interested may write to neethu@cppr.in/ nithin.ramakrishnan@cvv.ac.in

#2 Role of ULBs in Governance

In the context of Kerala Local Body Elections 2020, CPPR is studying the role and relevance of Urban Local Bodies in governance. The research project will focus on:

  • 74th Constitutional amendment and Article 243
  • Municipal finance
  • Governance structures
  • Parastatal agencies
  • 18 functions devolved to ULBs
  • Administrative services for City governance
  • Use of Technology in Municipal Corporation
  • Role of Local Body in Transit Oriented Development

The project will discuss how ULBs could play a major role in addressing urban challenges with some case studies from around the world.

Opportunities to participate as research internee/assistant are open. Interested may write to neethu@cppr.in/ nithin.ramakrishnan@cvv.ac.in