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Dr Amit Kapoor

The author is Chair, Institute for Competitiveness, India

Latest Articles By Dr Amit Kapoor

The City Government As An Economic Enabler

Dr Amit Kapoor

City governments play an instrumental role in matters related to land use planning, labour market mobility, adoption of technology, availability of specialised services and prevalence of innovation practices

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An Unfinished Journey Towards Urban Decentralisation

Dr Amit Kapoor

The journey of the 74th Constitutional Amendment, akin to the plot of a complex novel, continues to unfold with the objective of bestowing autonomy to Urban Local Bodies in India. It is an epic tale of decentralisation, where the protagonist, the ULBs, are still wrestling to secure their rightful place in the governance structure

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From Start-up India To Scale-up India

Dr Amit Kapoor

Simplifying and streamlining the regulatory environment for businesses and fostering access to capital are the two main areas to concentrate on for enhancing the ease of doing business and moving to larger firms

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Competitive Jobs And Developmental Pathway

Dr Amit Kapoor

Amrit Kaal will become a reality not only through one specific pathway but through a number of channels that work in concert to increase the positive effect

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Echoes oO Bleak House: Confronting India's Waste Management Crisis

Dr Amit Kapoor

With majority of the legacy dumpsites still in need of remediation and a culture of improper waste segregation, India faces an uphill battle in achieving a sustainable and healthy urban environment

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Affordable Urban Public Housing

Dr Amit Kapoor

By reflecting on this poignant narrative, we are called to critically examine the Indian government's role and responsibility in ensuring decent living conditions for its citizens, emphasising the urgent need for affordable urban housing solutions

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India In An Evolving World: Challenges And Opportunities

Dr Amit Kapoor

Despite the adverse effects of Covid-19, countries harnessed technology to provide digital solutions – from chatbots in Singapore to telehealth expansion in Indonesia

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Habits For A Greener Economy

Dr Amit Kapoor

There is a culture of thrifting, recycling, reusing, and mindful consumption. Nevertheless, inequality, poverty, and lack of access to resources increase the mental burden of survival concerns, leaving little space to make sustainable life choices – especially when they require more awareness or initial capital

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India, Clusters and the Case for Uniform Growth

Dr Amit Kapoor

Traded clusters, such as the IT industry in Bengaluru, the video production and distribution industry in Mumbai, and the financial services industry in New York City, are thought to be the driving forces behind regional prosperity. Local clusters, on the other hand, are dispersed throughout the country, mirroring the spread of general economic activity and serving the demands of regional markets

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Unblocking India’s Policy Impact Challenge

Dr Amit Kapoor

Well-intentioned policies will yield more significant tangible advantages if they are implemented across the board with knowledge and support. The recently unveiled National Logistics Policy is one example of how India is prioritising the execution of policies

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