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Every day, consumers interact with the Government through its various public services websites for payments related to property registration, birth, marriage & death registrations, water, state owned electricity payments, traffic police eChallan payments, booking tickets, parking, toll...
Every day, consumers interact with the Government through its various public services websites for payments related to property registration, birth, marriage & death registrations, water, state owned electricity payments, traffic police eChallan payments, booking tickets, parking, toll...
The Covid-19 lockdown relief package announced by GoI on March 26 — to be reportedly followed by a second one soon — is a good start. But compared to other countries, it is very low. Recognising that government budgets are stretched, and that the current crisis will further affect receipts of...
The Covid-19 lockdown relief package announced by GoI on March 26 — to be reportedly followed by a second one soon — is a good start. But compared to other countries, it is very low. Recognising that government budgets are stretched, and that the current crisis will further affect receipts of...
Attached is a letter issued by the AMRUT Division at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to all the Principal Secretaries of states and UTs for incentivizing the ULBs covered under the AMRUT missionfor issuance of Municipal Bonds.
The Ministry intends to incentivize upto 10 ULBs...
Attached is a letter issued by the AMRUT Division at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to all the Principal Secretaries of states and UTs for incentivizing the ULBs covered under the AMRUT missionfor issuance of Municipal Bonds.
The Ministry intends to incentivize upto 10 ULBs...
some of the many questions this Survey 2017- 18 discusses are: Can we expect the current investment slowdown to reverse quickly based on understanding other countries’ experience? Do second and third tier of governments collect the direct taxes that they are empowered to, and if not, what does...
some of the many questions this Survey 2017- 18 discusses are: Can we expect the current investment slowdown to reverse quickly based on understanding other countries’ experience? Do second and third tier of governments collect the direct taxes that they are empowered to, and if not, what does...
This book is an attempt to consolidate and share Pune Municipal Corporation’s experiences and learnings from one of its seminal endeavors, namely, the launch of India’s largest municipal bonds program envisaged to continue for the next 15 years. Through this publication, I take the opportunity...
This book is an attempt to consolidate and share Pune Municipal Corporation’s experiences and learnings from one of its seminal endeavors, namely, the launch of India’s largest municipal bonds program envisaged to continue for the next 15 years. Through this publication, I take the opportunity...
Pune Smart City has complied 3 volumes compiling the status before Smart City Program intervention, in different sectors where the Municipal Corporation functions. It further gives the interventions and theri impacts through these interventions.
Pune Smart City has complied 3 volumes compiling the status before Smart City Program intervention, in different sectors where the Municipal Corporation functions. It further gives the interventions and theri impacts through these interventions.
This report ‘CSR in India: The Numbers Do Add Up’ is an effort to bring forth the big picture of CSR fund flow in India and catalyse CSR partnership for ‘better impacts’. The report covers the big 500 companiesof India, largely listed on Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock...
This report ‘CSR in India: The Numbers Do Add Up’ is an effort to bring forth the big picture of CSR fund flow in India and catalyse CSR partnership for ‘better impacts’. The report covers the big 500 companiesof India, largely listed on Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock...
Urbanization in India is expected to peak in 2050. The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015 to transform and improve livability in urban areas in the country.
Rapid urbanization puts tremendous stress on Indian cities. In the last 2 decades, India’s urban population...
Urbanization in India is expected to peak in 2050. The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015 to transform and improve livability in urban areas in the country.
Rapid urbanization puts tremendous stress on Indian cities. In the last 2 decades, India’s urban population...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) brings out an annual publication entitled “State Finances: A Study of Budgets” which analyses the fiscal position of state governments on the basis of primary state level data. In a break from the past, this issue eliminates the lag in data availability by...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) brings out an annual publication entitled “State Finances: A Study of Budgets” which analyses the fiscal position of state governments on the basis of primary state level data. In a break from the past, this issue eliminates the lag in data availability by...
High levels of trade costs persist in the world trading system, despite recent progress in tariff reduction, trade facilitation, and logistics. At least some of these costs can be attributed to non-tariff measures (NTMs), policies imposed by governments other than ordinary customs duties which...
High levels of trade costs persist in the world trading system, despite recent progress in tariff reduction, trade facilitation, and logistics. At least some of these costs can be attributed to non-tariff measures (NTMs), policies imposed by governments other than ordinary customs duties which...
A Committee on Digital Payments was constituted by Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in August 2016 under my Chairmanship to inter-alia recommend medium term measures of promotion of Digital Payments Ecosystem in the country. The Committee submitted its final report to Hon’ble...
A Committee on Digital Payments was constituted by Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in August 2016 under my Chairmanship to inter-alia recommend medium term measures of promotion of Digital Payments Ecosystem in the country. The Committee submitted its final report to Hon’ble...
CII has entered into a partnership with NITI Aayog on SDGs. This initiative aims to showcase the efforts of Indian businesses to the Government and the UN, increase awareness amongst industry, share best practices and build a tracking mechanism for further improvising industry engagement to...
CII has entered into a partnership with NITI Aayog on SDGs. This initiative aims to showcase the efforts of Indian businesses to the Government and the UN, increase awareness amongst industry, share best practices and build a tracking mechanism for further improvising industry engagement to...
NCAER-State Investment Potential Index or N-SIPI is an evidence-based index that combines published secondary data on key relevant parameters with an extensive industry survey conducted by NCAER across twenty states and the Union Territory of Delhi. The Index is designed to provide a systematic...
NCAER-State Investment Potential Index or N-SIPI is an evidence-based index that combines published secondary data on key relevant parameters with an extensive industry survey conducted by NCAER across twenty states and the Union Territory of Delhi. The Index is designed to provide a systematic...
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the physics of financial services. It is weakening the bonds that have held together the component parts of incumbent financial institutions, opening the door to entirely new operating models and ushering in a new set of competitive dynamics that...
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing the physics of financial services. It is weakening the bonds that have held together the component parts of incumbent financial institutions, opening the door to entirely new operating models and ushering in a new set of competitive dynamics that...
The brief examines the existing evidence and the potential for bringing together cash transfer programs and parenting interventions on early child stimulation to improve child development outcomes, notably cognitive and language skills. The brief also provides lessons learned from implementation...
The brief examines the existing evidence and the potential for bringing together cash transfer programs and parenting interventions on early child stimulation to improve child development outcomes, notably cognitive and language skills. The brief also provides lessons learned from implementation...
The purpose of this toolkit is to demonstrate the importance of financial capability, to describe its benefits for social cash transfer recipients, and to provide instruction and guidance on how to integrate financial education into government led cash transfer programs. The toolkit is intended...
The purpose of this toolkit is to demonstrate the importance of financial capability, to describe its benefits for social cash transfer recipients, and to provide instruction and guidance on how to integrate financial education into government led cash transfer programs. The toolkit is intended...
Around the globe, there is an unending cycle of producing innovative policies that are relevant and responsive to today's complex problems of disaster risk reduction and mitigation. A lot of evidence is pointing to the shifting paradigm in responding to emergencies. Foremost among them is the...
Around the globe, there is an unending cycle of producing innovative policies that are relevant and responsive to today's complex problems of disaster risk reduction and mitigation. A lot of evidence is pointing to the shifting paradigm in responding to emergencies. Foremost among them is the...
The social audits in India’s Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) are among the few examples of the use at scale of a collective social accountability mechanism in a national social protection programme. In their scope, and by the fact that they are legally required...
The social audits in India’s Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) are among the few examples of the use at scale of a collective social accountability mechanism in a national social protection programme. In their scope, and by the fact that they are legally required...
Government of Jharkhand (Urban Development and Housing Dept.) has issued RFQ cum RFP document for construction of 40000 Dwelling Units for EWS on Hybrid Annuity Model on PPP basis under PMAY scheme. Estimated Project Cost is Rs. 2,200 crore This Analytical Note provides an example of the project...
Government of Jharkhand (Urban Development and Housing Dept.) has issued RFQ cum RFP document for construction of 40000 Dwelling Units for EWS on Hybrid Annuity Model on PPP basis under PMAY scheme. Estimated Project Cost is Rs. 2,200 crore This Analytical Note provides an example of the project...
The Smart Cities Mission guidelines para no. 6.2 gives the essential features in a smart city. One such feature is visible improvement in the area (e.g. replacing overhead wiring with underground wiring. In addition, paras 2.4 & 2.5 of the guidelines identify implementation of robust IT...
The Smart Cities Mission guidelines para no. 6.2 gives the essential features in a smart city. One such feature is visible improvement in the area (e.g. replacing overhead wiring with underground wiring. In addition, paras 2.4 & 2.5 of the guidelines identify implementation of robust IT...
In order to address the sanitation needs, NDMC has devised an innovative Public Private Partnership (PPP) model where NDMC provides space for construction of Public Toilet Utilities (PTUs) along with some additional space, which the private sector can use for revenue generation. However, the...
In order to address the sanitation needs, NDMC has devised an innovative Public Private Partnership (PPP) model where NDMC provides space for construction of Public Toilet Utilities (PTUs) along with some additional space, which the private sector can use for revenue generation. However, the...
To provide support to the Smart Cities in issuance of Municipal Bond, MoUD under the CBUD programme of World Bank is funding their Credit Rating. A panel of Transaction Advisors has also been prepared and circulated by MoUD vide OM No. K.14012/101(16)-SCM-III-V dated 24th October 2016. These...
To provide support to the Smart Cities in issuance of Municipal Bond, MoUD under the CBUD programme of World Bank is funding their Credit Rating. A panel of Transaction Advisors has also been prepared and circulated by MoUD vide OM No. K.14012/101(16)-SCM-III-V dated 24th October 2016. These...
TRAI officials during their visit to Jharkhand state capital Panchi had discussions with the state government officials regarding the broadband penetration in the major cities of the state. It came out during the discussions that the broadband penetration is low and not to the desired level. It...
TRAI officials during their visit to Jharkhand state capital Panchi had discussions with the state government officials regarding the broadband penetration in the major cities of the state. It came out during the discussions that the broadband penetration is low and not to the desired level. It...
With the help of available literature, this research paper attempts to examine critically how India has financed its Cities in the past, how it is currently financing its Cities and how it will be financing its Cities in near future going by past and present trends. Such an examination is...
With the help of available literature, this research paper attempts to examine critically how India has financed its Cities in the past, how it is currently financing its Cities and how it will be financing its Cities in near future going by past and present trends. Such an examination is...
In this international development finance course, you will learn about the critical role of the private sector and the use of finance, including innovative solutions to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , to help meet the World Bank Group goals of ending poverty and boosting shared...
In this international development finance course, you will learn about the critical role of the private sector and the use of finance, including innovative solutions to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , to help meet the World Bank Group goals of ending poverty and boosting shared...
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) - Housing for All” Mission for urban area is being implemented during 2015-2022 and this Mission will provide central assistance to implementing agencies through States and UTs for providing houses to all eligible families/ beneficiaries by 2022. Mission, in...
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) - Housing for All” Mission for urban area is being implemented during 2015-2022 and this Mission will provide central assistance to implementing agencies through States and UTs for providing houses to all eligible families/ beneficiaries by 2022. Mission, in...
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) – Housing for All” Mission for urban areas is being implemented with effect from 17.06.2015 to provide central assistance to implementing agencies through States and UTs for providing houses to all eligible families/ beneficiaries. As a Central Sector Scheme,...
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) – Housing for All” Mission for urban areas is being implemented with effect from 17.06.2015 to provide central assistance to implementing agencies through States and UTs for providing houses to all eligible families/ beneficiaries. As a Central Sector Scheme,...
The Ministry of Urban Development vide OM No.K14012/101/(16)2016- SCM III-V has circulated a list of empanelled transaction advisors for providing technical assistance to ULBs in issuing municipal bonds available on Smart City website (...
The Ministry of Urban Development vide OM No.K14012/101/(16)2016- SCM III-V has circulated a list of empanelled transaction advisors for providing technical assistance to ULBs in issuing municipal bonds available on Smart City website (...
There is great potential to mobilize additional resources and the present VCF Policy Framework aims to enable states/ULBs and the Central Ministries and their agencies to capitalize on the opportunities openend up by using diverse VCF methods. The present Policy on Value Capture is restricted to...
There is great potential to mobilize additional resources and the present VCF Policy Framework aims to enable states/ULBs and the Central Ministries and their agencies to capitalize on the opportunities openend up by using diverse VCF methods. The present Policy on Value Capture is restricted to...
The Handbook of Statistics on Indian States is released with a view to providing State-wise statistics on a wide range of features of the regional economy of India viz., social and demographic characteristics, state domestic product, agriculture, industry, infrastructure, banking and fi scal...
The Handbook of Statistics on Indian States is released with a view to providing State-wise statistics on a wide range of features of the regional economy of India viz., social and demographic characteristics, state domestic product, agriculture, industry, infrastructure, banking and fi scal...
In 2016, global flows of foreign direct investment fell by about 2 per cent, to $1.75 trillion. Investment in developing countries declined even more, by 14 per cent, and flows to LDCs and structurally weak economies remain volatile and low. Although UNCTAD predicts a modest recovery of FDI...
In 2016, global flows of foreign direct investment fell by about 2 per cent, to $1.75 trillion. Investment in developing countries declined even more, by 14 per cent, and flows to LDCs and structurally weak economies remain volatile and low. Although UNCTAD predicts a modest recovery of FDI...
The proactive engagement of the private sector was critical to accelerate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Inevitably, private finance will become even more central in the concerted effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to their ambition....
The proactive engagement of the private sector was critical to accelerate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Inevitably, private finance will become even more central in the concerted effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to their ambition....
This time it was decided to split the Economic Survey into two volumes: Volume 1 as in the previous two years continued to be analytical/policy-oriented and was released just before the Budget. Volume 2 could come out at a time when data for the full year gone by became available (also in the...
This time it was decided to split the Economic Survey into two volumes: Volume 1 as in the previous two years continued to be analytical/policy-oriented and was released just before the Budget. Volume 2 could come out at a time when data for the full year gone by became available (also in the...
This critical engagement with Gordon Clark’s inspirational (re)interpretation of uneven urban and regional growth in the era of financialization calls for a wider concept of financial intermediation that embraces not just the linking of savers and investors but more importantly the development...
This critical engagement with Gordon Clark’s inspirational (re)interpretation of uneven urban and regional growth in the era of financialization calls for a wider concept of financial intermediation that embraces not just the linking of savers and investors but more importantly the development...
This course takes stock of the tested knowledge and practices in climate finance from different development partners and delivers a unique and timely learning product to build participant capacities in planning, accessing, delivering, and monitoring climate finance at the national level. Target...
This course takes stock of the tested knowledge and practices in climate finance from different development partners and delivers a unique and timely learning product to build participant capacities in planning, accessing, delivering, and monitoring climate finance at the national level. Target...
In 2016, village elders banned mobile phones for unmarried women in a community in Gujarat. The male elders had decided that there is no benefit to unmarried women’s access to a phone and that such access is a nuisance to society. Any unmarried woman found using a phone is fined, and anyone...
In 2016, village elders banned mobile phones for unmarried women in a community in Gujarat. The male elders had decided that there is no benefit to unmarried women’s access to a phone and that such access is a nuisance to society. Any unmarried woman found using a phone is fined, and anyone...
All the projects in Renewable Energy (RE), Energy Efficiency/ Conservation and other environmental sustainable technologies, including Power Generation, Transmission, Renovation & Modernization, which are techno-commercially viable, are eligible to obtain finance from IREDA. The eligible...
All the projects in Renewable Energy (RE), Energy Efficiency/ Conservation and other environmental sustainable technologies, including Power Generation, Transmission, Renovation & Modernization, which are techno-commercially viable, are eligible to obtain finance from IREDA. The eligible...
Despite headway made in recent years, the decentralised renewable energy sector is still at an early stage and investing in this sector presents the significant challenge of matching the type and scale of finance offered by investors with the finance needs of small-scale energy access for...
Despite headway made in recent years, the decentralised renewable energy sector is still at an early stage and investing in this sector presents the significant challenge of matching the type and scale of finance offered by investors with the finance needs of small-scale energy access for...
We combine household surveys and national accounts, as well as recently released tax data in a systematic way to track the dynamics of Indian income inequality from 1922 to 2014. According to our benchmark estimates, the share of national income accruing to the top 1% income earners is now at...
We combine household surveys and national accounts, as well as recently released tax data in a systematic way to track the dynamics of Indian income inequality from 1922 to 2014. According to our benchmark estimates, the share of national income accruing to the top 1% income earners is now at...
An estimated 2 billion adults are still without access to a bank account, but some 1.6 billion of them have access to a mobile phone. ‘Mobile money services’ show great promise to expand financial inclusion by bringing basic financial services to people that remain on the margins of society. In...
An estimated 2 billion adults are still without access to a bank account, but some 1.6 billion of them have access to a mobile phone. ‘Mobile money services’ show great promise to expand financial inclusion by bringing basic financial services to people that remain on the margins of society. In...
Over the last few years Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects have seen a sharp rise in India as Govt. of India has started recognizing PPP as an effective & efficient strategy for meeting ever-growing demand for better infrastructure across the country, while keeping the exchequer’s...
Over the last few years Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects have seen a sharp rise in India as Govt. of India has started recognizing PPP as an effective & efficient strategy for meeting ever-growing demand for better infrastructure across the country, while keeping the exchequer’s...
Over the last few years Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects have seen a sharp rise in India as Govt. of India has started recognizing PPP as an effective & efficient strategy for meeting ever-growing demand for better infrastructure across the country, while keeping the exchequer’s...
Over the last few years Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects have seen a sharp rise in India as Govt. of India has started recognizing PPP as an effective & efficient strategy for meeting ever-growing demand for better infrastructure across the country, while keeping the exchequer’s...
This report is part of the Observer Research Foundation’s “Financing Green Transitions” series which aims to find potential linkages between private capital, in all its forms, and climate action projects. The series will primarily examine domestic and international barriers to private capital...
This report is part of the Observer Research Foundation’s “Financing Green Transitions” series which aims to find potential linkages between private capital, in all its forms, and climate action projects. The series will primarily examine domestic and international barriers to private capital...
Cities across the world need more and higher-quality infrastructure. However, many cities struggle to find the right finance to realise their projects. The potential relative benefits of financing through the public sector, the private sector, and international organisations are unclear. City...
Cities across the world need more and higher-quality infrastructure. However, many cities struggle to find the right finance to realise their projects. The potential relative benefits of financing through the public sector, the private sector, and international organisations are unclear. City...
In line with this mandate, NITI Aayog is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India and exploring opportunities to enhance private sector engagement through public-private partnerships for addressing the growing burden of NCDs in the country. The...
In line with this mandate, NITI Aayog is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India and exploring opportunities to enhance private sector engagement through public-private partnerships for addressing the growing burden of NCDs in the country. The...
The objective of this study is to analyse the design and implementation aspects of both general and specific purpose transfers in India. The recommendation of the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) and even more importantly, the abolition of the Planning Commission have brought about a measure...
The objective of this study is to analyse the design and implementation aspects of both general and specific purpose transfers in India. The recommendation of the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) and even more importantly, the abolition of the Planning Commission have brought about a measure...
The Global Findex database is the world’s most comprehensive data set on how adults save, borrow, make payments, and manage risk. Launched with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the database has been published every three years since 2011. The data are collected in...
The Global Findex database is the world’s most comprehensive data set on how adults save, borrow, make payments, and manage risk. Launched with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the database has been published every three years since 2011. The data are collected in...
This paper is a background review representing part of the initial phase of the Financing the Urban Transition work programme. The review builds on a growing body of research that highlights both the importance of national sustainable infrastructure and the need to develop more effective and...
This paper is a background review representing part of the initial phase of the Financing the Urban Transition work programme. The review builds on a growing body of research that highlights both the importance of national sustainable infrastructure and the need to develop more effective and...
Cities have a crucial role to play in supporting inclusive growth. They are home to 54 per cent of the population, and 60 per cent of jobs. Cities are where people try to find new work, training or support to progress. And cities have a central role to play in creating an environment to enable...
Cities have a crucial role to play in supporting inclusive growth. They are home to 54 per cent of the population, and 60 per cent of jobs. Cities are where people try to find new work, training or support to progress. And cities have a central role to play in creating an environment to enable...
To better use public assets, and do so through collaboration with local partners, based on in-depth interviews, the report outlines the five key ways to ensure success and overcome common challenges. These are:
1. Know your assets and share that knowledge...
To better use public assets, and do so through collaboration with local partners, based on in-depth interviews, the report outlines the five key ways to ensure success and overcome common challenges. These are:
1. Know your assets and share that knowledge...
This paper brings together a number of case studies on how cities from the UK and beyond have supported university-business collaborations.
Knowledge intensive businesses and services are significant drivers of growth, and are increasingly urban. For many UK cities, their greatest...
This paper brings together a number of case studies on how cities from the UK and beyond have supported university-business collaborations.
Knowledge intensive businesses and services are significant drivers of growth, and are increasingly urban. For many UK cities, their greatest...
Publicly owned land and property assets are an increasingly important tool for local authorities to support economic growth and generate revenue funding. Shrinking budgets have created financial pressures for local authorities to reduce expenditure as well as finding new ways of funding public...
Publicly owned land and property assets are an increasingly important tool for local authorities to support economic growth and generate revenue funding. Shrinking budgets have created financial pressures for local authorities to reduce expenditure as well as finding new ways of funding public...
Indian cities are fund-starved and unprepared to handle the stresses of rapid urbanisation in the country. Urban local bodies and municipal corporations, particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, do not have the necessary autonomy or capacity to raise revenue. In this article, Nandan...
Indian cities are fund-starved and unprepared to handle the stresses of rapid urbanisation in the country. Urban local bodies and municipal corporations, particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, do not have the necessary autonomy or capacity to raise revenue. In this article, Nandan...
After the bifurcation of combined Andhra Pradesh and on deciding the location of Capital City for new Andhra Pradesh State, the question raised in every body’s mind was- how to procure land to meet the requirements of Comprehensive city that not only serves as Administrative Capital but also...
After the bifurcation of combined Andhra Pradesh and on deciding the location of Capital City for new Andhra Pradesh State, the question raised in every body’s mind was- how to procure land to meet the requirements of Comprehensive city that not only serves as Administrative Capital but also...
The India National Report is a sequel to resolution 24/14 of the UN Habitat Governing Council, adopted in its twentyfourth session by which the Council invited its member states to prepare national reports on the “implementation of the Habitat-II agenda and of the other relevant internationally...
The India National Report is a sequel to resolution 24/14 of the UN Habitat Governing Council, adopted in its twentyfourth session by which the Council invited its member states to prepare national reports on the “implementation of the Habitat-II agenda and of the other relevant internationally...
Smart Cities Mission Guideline No.10.1 envisages that the States/ULBs shall ensure that a substantial rvenue stream is made available to the Special Purpose Vehicles so as to make them financially self-reliant. One way to do this is to enable ULBs to float bonds in order to access external...
Smart Cities Mission Guideline No.10.1 envisages that the States/ULBs shall ensure that a substantial rvenue stream is made available to the Special Purpose Vehicles so as to make them financially self-reliant. One way to do this is to enable ULBs to float bonds in order to access external...
The report is a detailed analysis of five sustainable urban transport projects that have the highest potential for successful Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements. These projects are: city bus operations, bus terminals, Intelligent Transport Systems, Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) Schemes...
The report is a detailed analysis of five sustainable urban transport projects that have the highest potential for successful Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements. These projects are: city bus operations, bus terminals, Intelligent Transport Systems, Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) Schemes...
Improvement of Property Tax Collection is a key Reform under AMRUT. In order to assist in implementation of the reform, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) empanels agencies and the States / Cities have to select agencies for implementation. Accordingly, the Ministry of Urban Development...
Improvement of Property Tax Collection is a key Reform under AMRUT. In order to assist in implementation of the reform, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) empanels agencies and the States / Cities have to select agencies for implementation. Accordingly, the Ministry of Urban Development...
The Ministry of Urban Development provides technical support to the States/Cities in implementation of Value Capture Finance (VCF) tools to generate additional revenue which will be used for implementation of Smart City Proposals. The Ministry of Urban Development has empanelled three consulting...
The Ministry of Urban Development provides technical support to the States/Cities in implementation of Value Capture Finance (VCF) tools to generate additional revenue which will be used for implementation of Smart City Proposals. The Ministry of Urban Development has empanelled three consulting...
Improving revenue from Advertisement Tax is a key AMRUT Reform. Specifically, achieving full potential of advertisement revenue by making a policy for destination specific potential having dynamic pricing module is a milestone to be completed under AMRUT. The Ministry of Urban Development has...
Improving revenue from Advertisement Tax is a key AMRUT Reform. Specifically, achieving full potential of advertisement revenue by making a policy for destination specific potential having dynamic pricing module is a milestone to be completed under AMRUT. The Ministry of Urban Development has...
The two day workshop on “PPP and Procurement Training for Top 33 Smart Cities” was held on June 1st and 2nd , 2016 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The sessions were structured to provide the participants with a comprehensive overview of conceptual learning and practical application of a...
The two day workshop on “PPP and Procurement Training for Top 33 Smart Cities” was held on June 1st and 2nd , 2016 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The sessions were structured to provide the participants with a comprehensive overview of conceptual learning and practical application of a...
The two day workshop on “PPP and Procurement Training for Top 33 Smart Cities” was held on June 1st and 2nd , 2016 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The sessions were structured to provide the participants with a comprehensive overview of conceptual learning and practical application of a...
The two day workshop on “PPP and Procurement Training for Top 33 Smart Cities” was held on June 1st and 2nd , 2016 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The sessions were structured to provide the participants with a comprehensive overview of conceptual learning and practical application of a...
The 'PPP and Procurement Training Workshop for Top 33 Smart Cities’,held in New Delhi on 1-2 June 2016 was organized by the Ministry of Urban Development & Asian Development Bank (ADB) in facilitating the Smart Cities Mission. It was was attended by over 50 eminent Government and other...
The 'PPP and Procurement Training Workshop for Top 33 Smart Cities’,held in New Delhi on 1-2 June 2016 was organized by the Ministry of Urban Development & Asian Development Bank (ADB) in facilitating the Smart Cities Mission. It was was attended by over 50 eminent Government and other...
More than three years ago, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) published a comprehensive report evaluating the world’s future infrastructure needs. We found that while trillions of dollars in annual investment will be required well into the future just to keep up with expected rates of growth, a...
More than three years ago, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) published a comprehensive report evaluating the world’s future infrastructure needs. We found that while trillions of dollars in annual investment will be required well into the future just to keep up with expected rates of growth, a...
More than three years ago, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) published a comprehensive report evaluating the world’s future infrastructure needs. We found that while trillions of dollars in annual investment will be required well into the future just to keep up with expected rates of growth, a...
More than three years ago, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) published a comprehensive report evaluating the world’s future infrastructure needs. We found that while trillions of dollars in annual investment will be required well into the future just to keep up with expected rates of growth, a...
India has over two decades of experience in Public Private Partnerships (PPP), with PPPs being tried, tested and implemented across various sectors such as urban, transport, social, industrial and so on. Projects being developed through PPPs in sectors like roads and ports have been taken up...
India has over two decades of experience in Public Private Partnerships (PPP), with PPPs being tried, tested and implemented across various sectors such as urban, transport, social, industrial and so on. Projects being developed through PPPs in sectors like roads and ports have been taken up...
The Government of India along with like-minded partner countries have conceived the International Solar Alliance as a coalition of 121 solar resource rich countries lying within the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn with the objective of harnessing solar energy that these countries are endowed...
The Government of India along with like-minded partner countries have conceived the International Solar Alliance as a coalition of 121 solar resource rich countries lying within the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn with the objective of harnessing solar energy that these countries are endowed...
A number of C40 cities do not have a credit rating or access to international capital and therefore face challenges in making climate-related and other investments that drive economic growth and sustainable development. The C40 Creditworthiness Network helps cities break through these barriers...
A number of C40 cities do not have a credit rating or access to international capital and therefore face challenges in making climate-related and other investments that drive economic growth and sustainable development. The C40 Creditworthiness Network helps cities break through these barriers...
The momentum of urbanization and its impacts are so massive that we must face up to this trend. In view of the existing cognitive, technical, economic and institutional path dependencies, a policy of business as usual – i.e. an unstructured, quasi-automatic urbanization – would lead to a non-...
The momentum of urbanization and its impacts are so massive that we must face up to this trend. In view of the existing cognitive, technical, economic and institutional path dependencies, a policy of business as usual – i.e. an unstructured, quasi-automatic urbanization – would lead to a non-...
The two day workshop on “PPP and Procurement Training for Top 33 Smart Cities” was held on June 1st and 2nd , 2016 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The sessions were structured to provide the participants with a comprehensive overview of conceptual learning and practical application of a...
The two day workshop on “PPP and Procurement Training for Top 33 Smart Cities” was held on June 1st and 2nd , 2016 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The sessions were structured to provide the participants with a comprehensive overview of conceptual learning and practical application of a...
About this course: From Detroit to Lahore, most cities around the world are facing financing challenges. Bankruptcy, budget deficits, unmaintained infrastructure, declining quality of services and increasing urban poverty are unfortunately too common headlines. At the same time...
About this course: From Detroit to Lahore, most cities around the world are facing financing challenges. Bankruptcy, budget deficits, unmaintained infrastructure, declining quality of services and increasing urban poverty are unfortunately too common headlines. At the same time...
Financing India’s goals for inclusive and sustainable growth requires the mobilization of additional lowcost, long-term capital. Raising incomes for the 800 million people living on less than US$2 per day, generating livelihoods for the 12 million people entering the workforce every year and...
Financing India’s goals for inclusive and sustainable growth requires the mobilization of additional lowcost, long-term capital. Raising incomes for the 800 million people living on less than US$2 per day, generating livelihoods for the 12 million people entering the workforce every year and...
An inaugural publication on urban governance was jointly launched by the Ministry of National Development (MND), Singapore, and the Development Research Center of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (DRC) on 12 Jul 2016.
This publication is the first research outcome of...
An inaugural publication on urban governance was jointly launched by the Ministry of National Development (MND), Singapore, and the Development Research Center of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (DRC) on 12 Jul 2016.
This publication is the first research outcome of...
This report compiles the financing mechanisms utilized in the implementation of wastewater and sanitation projects in various countries. It aims to examine how these projects were financed and thus, provide insights into possible financing approaches that can be replicated, not only in the...
This report compiles the financing mechanisms utilized in the implementation of wastewater and sanitation projects in various countries. It aims to examine how these projects were financed and thus, provide insights into possible financing approaches that can be replicated, not only in the...
Three out of four of the jobs worldwide are water-dependent. In fact, water shortages and lack of access may limit economic growth in the years to come, according to the 2016 United Nations World Water Development Report, Water and Jobs, which was launched on 22 March, World Water Day, in Geneva...
Three out of four of the jobs worldwide are water-dependent. In fact, water shortages and lack of access may limit economic growth in the years to come, according to the 2016 United Nations World Water Development Report, Water and Jobs, which was launched on 22 March, World Water Day, in Geneva...
In 2015, global flows of foreign direct investment rose by about 40 per cent, to $1.8 trillion, the highest level since the global economic and financial crisis began in 2008. However, this growth did not translate into an equivalent expansion in productive capacity in all countries. This is a...
In 2015, global flows of foreign direct investment rose by about 40 per cent, to $1.8 trillion, the highest level since the global economic and financial crisis began in 2008. However, this growth did not translate into an equivalent expansion in productive capacity in all countries. This is a...
The 3x6 Approach consists of three organizing principles and six fundamental steps that are implemented in three distinct phases, which aims to support the transition from emergency development efforts (such as ‘cash for work’) to sustainable...
The 3x6 Approach consists of three organizing principles and six fundamental steps that are implemented in three distinct phases, which aims to support the transition from emergency development efforts (such as ‘cash for work’) to sustainable...
In 2015, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Swiss Government hosted a series of events around the financing of risk and resilience. This report is in part based on a set of key messages crafted from the work of a technical workshop featuring the involvement of experts from...
In 2015, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Swiss Government hosted a series of events around the financing of risk and resilience. This report is in part based on a set of key messages crafted from the work of a technical workshop featuring the involvement of experts from...
India has taken substantial steps to achieve its development objectives while addressing the threats posed by climate change. The Government has introduced National and State Action Plans on Climate Change, set up new institutions such as IREDA to scale up financing and established the Solar...
India has taken substantial steps to achieve its development objectives while addressing the threats posed by climate change. The Government has introduced National and State Action Plans on Climate Change, set up new institutions such as IREDA to scale up financing and established the Solar...
Investment plays a critical role in the process of infrastructure development of an economy. Along with the central government efforts to attract investments, states are also making various efforts to attract investment for the infrastructural development so that they can accelerate the economic...
Investment plays a critical role in the process of infrastructure development of an economy. Along with the central government efforts to attract investments, states are also making various efforts to attract investment for the infrastructural development so that they can accelerate the economic...
Annual report for Balotra Nagar Parishad 2015-16 was unveiled, keeping in view the town with an population of 100k, it would be a template for other Parishad to follow.
The city of Balotra, the commercial capital of the state of Rajasthan, is known for its strength to convert adversity...
Annual report for Balotra Nagar Parishad 2015-16 was unveiled, keeping in view the town with an population of 100k, it would be a template for other Parishad to follow.
The city of Balotra, the commercial capital of the state of Rajasthan, is known for its strength to convert adversity...
Udaipur Annual Report was also unveiled keeping in view the bigger cities, and Udaipur was chosen keeping in view that it was covered under smart cities mission as well.
Udaipur Annual Report was also unveiled keeping in view the bigger cities, and Udaipur was chosen keeping in view that it was covered under smart cities mission as well.
In India, the legal and institutional machinery for dealing with debt default has not been in line with global standards. The recovery action by creditors, either through the Contract Act or through special laws such as the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 and...
In India, the legal and institutional machinery for dealing with debt default has not been in line with global standards. The recovery action by creditors, either through the Contract Act or through special laws such as the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 and...
The United Nations (UN) Urbanization Prospects report (2009) indicated that the world will become predominantly urban in a few years. The increasing interest in urban affairs (policy and praxis), the renewal mission and the shift in global economic growth towards China and India fueled increased...
The United Nations (UN) Urbanization Prospects report (2009) indicated that the world will become predominantly urban in a few years. The increasing interest in urban affairs (policy and praxis), the renewal mission and the shift in global economic growth towards China and India fueled increased...
This report aims to highlight some of the successful financial management practices adopted by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India when implementing sewerage schemes. The findings are presented in two parts, the first part of the report discusses the approach adopted for capital financing of...
This report aims to highlight some of the successful financial management practices adopted by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India when implementing sewerage schemes. The findings are presented in two parts, the first part of the report discusses the approach adopted for capital financing of...
This document is advisory in nature and aim to sensitize the bid management teams on good practices and harmonize/standardize the RFP clauses and terms & conditions. All the deliverables of the assignment “Preparation of Model Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Toolkit and Guidance Notes for...
This document is advisory in nature and aim to sensitize the bid management teams on good practices and harmonize/standardize the RFP clauses and terms & conditions. All the deliverables of the assignment “Preparation of Model Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Toolkit and Guidance Notes for...
Cities need to find new sources of finance and convince the private sector of the benefits and opportunities stemming from clean, renewable, and low carbon investments. Several C40 cities have successfully accessed such new finance through establishing city climate funds.
... Cities need to find new sources of finance and convince the private sector of the benefits and opportunities stemming from clean, renewable, and low carbon investments. Several C40 cities have successfully accessed such new finance through establishing city climate funds.
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This report is structured in 10 chapters. Chapter 1 addresses the scope of work set out for the Committee. Chapter 2 presents a broad overview of the infrastructure sector and how PPPs are situated in the current context. The Committee touches upon how the PPP ecosystem has transformed over the...
This report is structured in 10 chapters. Chapter 1 addresses the scope of work set out for the Committee. Chapter 2 presents a broad overview of the infrastructure sector and how PPPs are situated in the current context. The Committee touches upon how the PPP ecosystem has transformed over the...
The OM directs that the States/UTs may procure a Credit Rating Agency by issuing RFP to the accredited Credit Rating Agencies for financial bid. A model RFP for the procurement has been uploaded on the websites of www.smartcities.gov.in and...
The OM directs that the States/UTs may procure a Credit Rating Agency by issuing RFP to the accredited Credit Rating Agencies for financial bid. A model RFP for the procurement has been uploaded on the websites of www.smartcities.gov.in and...
The purpose of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to (i) ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection; (ii) increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (e.g....
The purpose of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to (i) ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection; (ii) increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces (e.g....
This compendium presents case studies of select Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) projects in India. The case studies have been prepared to highlight the experience and lessons learnt so far and thereby influence the design of future PPP processes and structures to improve the quality of PPP...
This compendium presents case studies of select Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) projects in India. The case studies have been prepared to highlight the experience and lessons learnt so far and thereby influence the design of future PPP processes and structures to improve the quality of PPP...
The Fourteenth Finance Commission (FC-XIV) was constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution on 2 January 2013 to make recommendations for the period 2015- 20. Dr. Y. V. Reddy was appointed the Chairman of the Commission.
The Fourteenth Finance Commission (FC-XIV) was constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution on 2 January 2013 to make recommendations for the period 2015- 20. Dr. Y. V. Reddy was appointed the Chairman of the Commission.
Reforms play a key role in defining a nation’s macro-economic vision and facilitating momentum to it. Reforms in the urban sector are not new in India, and during the last two decades, a number of initiatives to implement them have been undertaken in the country. At the city level, reforms are...
Reforms play a key role in defining a nation’s macro-economic vision and facilitating momentum to it. Reforms in the urban sector are not new in India, and during the last two decades, a number of initiatives to implement them have been undertaken in the country. At the city level, reforms are...
The presentation highlights the essential elements of a PPP and the case of PPP in Water and Sewerage Sector.
The presentation highlights the essential elements of a PPP and the case of PPP in Water and Sewerage Sector.
Governments around the world, and especially in developing countries, struggle to develop and maintain infrastructure that supports national economic growth and delivers basic services to their citizens. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have a long history of funding and delivering...
Governments around the world, and especially in developing countries, struggle to develop and maintain infrastructure that supports national economic growth and delivers basic services to their citizens. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have a long history of funding and delivering...
The India Smart Cities Challenge is a competition for municipal leaders and their partners to promote economic opportunity in India, improve governance, and produce better results for urban residents.
In this webinar, participating cities hear from OP Agarwal, well-known expert in urban...
The India Smart Cities Challenge is a competition for municipal leaders and their partners to promote economic opportunity in India, improve governance, and produce better results for urban residents.
In this webinar, participating cities hear from OP Agarwal, well-known expert in urban...
Cities everywhere are challenged by congestion, pollution, crime, aging infrastructure, falling budgets and many other issues. They need new strategies and new technologies to address those challenges. Certainly smart technologies are a solution. But they come with a price tag. Fortunately,...
Cities everywhere are challenged by congestion, pollution, crime, aging infrastructure, falling budgets and many other issues. They need new strategies and new technologies to address those challenges. Certainly smart technologies are a solution. But they come with a price tag. Fortunately,...
This valuable report from Smart Cities Council Lead Partner Bechtel and re:focus partners helps guide cities on how to leverage private investment in building more resilient and integrated infrastructure. It summarizes...
This valuable report from Smart Cities Council Lead Partner Bechtel and re:focus partners helps guide cities on how to leverage private investment in building more resilient and integrated infrastructure. It summarizes...
This book revisits the evolution of PPPs in India and suggests recommendations for future patnerships. Further suggesting feasibility, liklihood of a framework or policy on PPP.
This book revisits the evolution of PPPs in India and suggests recommendations for future patnerships. Further suggesting feasibility, liklihood of a framework or policy on PPP.
The Post Award Contract Management Manual for PPP Concessions has been designed to provide guidance on various activities required to be undertaken by the Authority officials at different stages of project lifecycle. The manuals have been developed for PPP projects in three sectors, viz....
The Post Award Contract Management Manual for PPP Concessions has been designed to provide guidance on various activities required to be undertaken by the Authority officials at different stages of project lifecycle. The manuals have been developed for PPP projects in three sectors, viz....
This paper is part of a broader research initiative, the Competitive Cities Knowledge Base, which is managed jointly by the Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice and the Social, Urban, Rural, and Resilience Global Practice of the World Bank Group. Its objective is to create a knowledge base...
This paper is part of a broader research initiative, the Competitive Cities Knowledge Base, which is managed jointly by the Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice and the Social, Urban, Rural, and Resilience Global Practice of the World Bank Group. Its objective is to create a knowledge base...
This paper also draws on the discussions at a Consultation Meeting held in New Delhi on 15-16 February, 2013, where several distinguished participants joined and consultations were also held earlier with the private sector and civil society.
Three relatively short papers, with Annexes,...
This paper also draws on the discussions at a Consultation Meeting held in New Delhi on 15-16 February, 2013, where several distinguished participants joined and consultations were also held earlier with the private sector and civil society.
Three relatively short papers, with Annexes,...
The objective of this Report is to explore financing requirements and possible business models for deployment of 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022, and also assess the requirements and utilization of public finance for deploying and integrating 175 GW RE by 2022 – a major theme towards achieving...
The objective of this Report is to explore financing requirements and possible business models for deployment of 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022, and also assess the requirements and utilization of public finance for deploying and integrating 175 GW RE by 2022 – a major theme towards achieving...
This paper is part of a broader research initiative, the Competitive Cities Knowledge Base, which is managed jointly by the Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice and the Social, Urban, Rural, and Resilience Global Practice of the World Bank Group. Its objective is to create a knowledge base...
This paper is part of a broader research initiative, the Competitive Cities Knowledge Base, which is managed jointly by the Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice and the Social, Urban, Rural, and Resilience Global Practice of the World Bank Group. Its objective is to create a knowledge base...
This Model RFP has been prepared to assist cities in preparing RFPs for enabling Credit Ratings for cities so as to facilitate leveraging by ULBs from multiple sources including the capital markets, the commercial term loan market and private sector through creation of National Municipal Credit...
This Model RFP has been prepared to assist cities in preparing RFPs for enabling Credit Ratings for cities so as to facilitate leveraging by ULBs from multiple sources including the capital markets, the commercial term loan market and private sector through creation of National Municipal Credit...
Derisking Renewable Energy Investment (DREI) introduces an innovative framework to assist policymakers in developing countries to cost-effectively promote investment in renewable energy.
The DREI framework systematically identifies the barriers and associated risks which can hold...
Derisking Renewable Energy Investment (DREI) introduces an innovative framework to assist policymakers in developing countries to cost-effectively promote investment in renewable energy.
The DREI framework systematically identifies the barriers and associated risks which can hold...
It is widely acknowledged that India is one of the major markets for impact investing with innovative entrepreneurs who serve the “Bottom of the Pyramid”, pioneering investors that walk the extra mile to help entrepreneurs scale their business models, and a supportive and highly evolved...
It is widely acknowledged that India is one of the major markets for impact investing with innovative entrepreneurs who serve the “Bottom of the Pyramid”, pioneering investors that walk the extra mile to help entrepreneurs scale their business models, and a supportive and highly evolved...
Janaagraha in collaboration with the Department of Local Self-Government, Govt of Rajasthan as per the MoU, has published Guidelines on Accounting and Audit reforms in ULBs.
On 11th May 2015, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship & Democracy (Janaagraha) signed an MoU with the Department...
Janaagraha in collaboration with the Department of Local Self-Government, Govt of Rajasthan as per the MoU, has published Guidelines on Accounting and Audit reforms in ULBs.
On 11th May 2015, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship & Democracy (Janaagraha) signed an MoU with the Department...
This paper on Municipal Finances in India - Issues and Way Forward is a part of published book 'Cities - 21st Century. it takes stock of all existing issues associated with the municipal finances in India.
This paper on Municipal Finances in India - Issues and Way Forward is a part of published book 'Cities - 21st Century. it takes stock of all existing issues associated with the municipal finances in India.
Minister of State launched the Human Resource and Skill Requirement reports across 24 sectors in India which will serve as the baseline for all skill development initiatives being planned across the country. The idea behind the Skill Gap Studies is to understand which sectors are likely to face...
Minister of State launched the Human Resource and Skill Requirement reports across 24 sectors in India which will serve as the baseline for all skill development initiatives being planned across the country. The idea behind the Skill Gap Studies is to understand which sectors are likely to face...
With another 3 billion people being added to urban populations in the next 40 years, there is greater recognition that things must change. A “new urbanism” is emerging, in which more compact form and better public transport play a central role. But how can a city finance public transport? Few...
With another 3 billion people being added to urban populations in the next 40 years, there is greater recognition that things must change. A “new urbanism” is emerging, in which more compact form and better public transport play a central role. But how can a city finance public transport? Few...
A fiduciary systems assessment (FSA) was carried out to evaluate the arrangements relevant to the operation and to determine whether they provide reasonable assurance that the operation funds will be used for their intended purpose. Taking into account the improvements required and the agreement...
A fiduciary systems assessment (FSA) was carried out to evaluate the arrangements relevant to the operation and to determine whether they provide reasonable assurance that the operation funds will be used for their intended purpose. Taking into account the improvements required and the agreement...
Department of Economic Affairs is developing a framework for renegotiation of Public Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts (Concession Agreements), with a particular focus on the National Highway and Major Port Concessions. This report presents fact-based approach towards renegotiating the terms...
Department of Economic Affairs is developing a framework for renegotiation of Public Private Partnership (PPP) Contracts (Concession Agreements), with a particular focus on the National Highway and Major Port Concessions. This report presents fact-based approach towards renegotiating the terms...
The purpose of this report is to identify technically feasible, financially affordable and environmentally sound processing and disposal technologies for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and assess, evaluate and recommend systems, processes, technological options, financial mechanisms and...
The purpose of this report is to identify technically feasible, financially affordable and environmentally sound processing and disposal technologies for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and assess, evaluate and recommend systems, processes, technological options, financial mechanisms and...
The early years of self-government in Singapore were focused on building physical infrastructure for economic and social development, while improvements and expansions to housing, health, education and sewerage systems had to keep pace with a fast-growing population. In financing these projects...
The early years of self-government in Singapore were focused on building physical infrastructure for economic and social development, while improvements and expansions to housing, health, education and sewerage systems had to keep pace with a fast-growing population. In financing these projects...
The government of India plans to more than double the renewable energy capacity installed in the country from 25 GW in 2012 to 55 GW by 2017. However, renewable energy is still approximately 52-129% more expensive than conventional power (CPI, 2014b). In our previous work (CPI, 2012), we found...
The government of India plans to more than double the renewable energy capacity installed in the country from 25 GW in 2012 to 55 GW by 2017. However, renewable energy is still approximately 52-129% more expensive than conventional power (CPI, 2014b). In our previous work (CPI, 2012), we found...
Government vide Press Note No. 4. (2001 series) permitted FDl up to 100% for development of integrated townships, including housing, commercial premises, hotels, resorts, city and regional level urban infrastructure facilities such as roads and bridges, mass rapid transit systems and manufacture...
Government vide Press Note No. 4. (2001 series) permitted FDl up to 100% for development of integrated townships, including housing, commercial premises, hotels, resorts, city and regional level urban infrastructure facilities such as roads and bridges, mass rapid transit systems and manufacture...
Indian policymakers and regulators have been working for the same outcomes, with a comprehensive set of guidelines called the National Voluntary Guidelines for Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs) issued by the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs in 2011.2 The...
Indian policymakers and regulators have been working for the same outcomes, with a comprehensive set of guidelines called the National Voluntary Guidelines for Social, Environmental and Economic Responsibilities of Business (NVGs) issued by the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs in 2011.2 The...
Cities are known to be engines of economic growth. Efficiency of these engines depends upon the infrastructure services available and the way in which they are financed. HPEC and The Working Group on Urban Development for the Twelfth Five-Year Plan have recognised land based fiscal tools as a...
Cities are known to be engines of economic growth. Efficiency of these engines depends upon the infrastructure services available and the way in which they are financed. HPEC and The Working Group on Urban Development for the Twelfth Five-Year Plan have recognised land based fiscal tools as a...
National urban transport policies and programmes are an opportiunity for central governments to help cities cope with related challenges while achieving national economic, environmental and social objectives. This report is written to inform decision-makers in China, but is also relevant for...
National urban transport policies and programmes are an opportiunity for central governments to help cities cope with related challenges while achieving national economic, environmental and social objectives. This report is written to inform decision-makers in China, but is also relevant for...
The USAID-funded Philippine Water Revolving Fund Support Program and its Follow-on Program have helped several water districts prepare feasibility studies for septage management projects. Many water districts have signified interest to explore a public private partnership arrangement in the...
The USAID-funded Philippine Water Revolving Fund Support Program and its Follow-on Program have helped several water districts prepare feasibility studies for septage management projects. Many water districts have signified interest to explore a public private partnership arrangement in the...
The India Infrastructure Project Development Fund IIPDF’s primary objective would be to fund potential PPP projects’ project development expenses including costs of engaging consultants and Transaction Advisor, thus increasing the quality and quantity of successful PPPs and allowing informed...
The India Infrastructure Project Development Fund IIPDF’s primary objective would be to fund potential PPP projects’ project development expenses including costs of engaging consultants and Transaction Advisor, thus increasing the quality and quantity of successful PPPs and allowing informed...
For providing financial support for quality project development activities to the States and the Central Ministries, a corpus Fund titled ‘India Infrastructure Project Development Fund’ (IIPDF), with initial contribution of Rs. 100 Crore is being set up.
The IIPDF’s primary objective...
For providing financial support for quality project development activities to the States and the Central Ministries, a corpus Fund titled ‘India Infrastructure Project Development Fund’ (IIPDF), with initial contribution of Rs. 100 Crore is being set up.
The IIPDF’s primary objective...
The Guidelines for Financial Support to PPPs in Infrastructure were issued by Ministry of Finance in January 2006. The guidelines essentially flow from the provisions of the Scheme, approved by CCEA in 2005, and prescribe the procedure to be followed for posing proposals for seeking Viability...
The Guidelines for Financial Support to PPPs in Infrastructure were issued by Ministry of Finance in January 2006. The guidelines essentially flow from the provisions of the Scheme, approved by CCEA in 2005, and prescribe the procedure to be followed for posing proposals for seeking Viability...
This guide introduces the infrastructure development needs in developing countries. It introduces different models for infrastructure and basic services. It further analyses innovative financing approaches to infrastructure and basic services. It offers recommendations for infrastructure and...
This guide introduces the infrastructure development needs in developing countries. It introduces different models for infrastructure and basic services. It further analyses innovative financing approaches to infrastructure and basic services. It offers recommendations for infrastructure and...
This guide introduces the infrastructure development needs in developing countries. It introduces different models for infrastructure and basic services. It further analyses innovative financing approaches to infrastructure and basic services. It offers recommendations for infrastructure and...
This guide introduces the infrastructure development needs in developing countries. It introduces different models for infrastructure and basic services. It further analyses innovative financing approaches to infrastructure and basic services. It offers recommendations for infrastructure and...
The present toolkit would deal with the subject of “Finance and Financial Analysis of Urban Transport Projects”. The aim of this toolkit is to provide a systematc guide covering the aspects/steps of economic and fnancial/commercial viability analysis of the project which in turn assists the...
The present toolkit would deal with the subject of “Finance and Financial Analysis of Urban Transport Projects”. The aim of this toolkit is to provide a systematc guide covering the aspects/steps of economic and fnancial/commercial viability analysis of the project which in turn assists the...
This report provides estimates of social and financial costs of environmental damage in India from three pollution damage categories: (i) urban air pollution, including particulate matter and lead; (ii) inadequate water supply, poor sanitation, and hygiene; (iii) indoor air pollution; and four...
This report provides estimates of social and financial costs of environmental damage in India from three pollution damage categories: (i) urban air pollution, including particulate matter and lead; (ii) inadequate water supply, poor sanitation, and hygiene; (iii) indoor air pollution; and four...
This report lays down policy framework and diagnostic tools that enables the cities to prevent any loss of physical and social structures, including: improving living conditions, especially in slums and hazard-prone areas; bridging the divided cities (inclusion); expanding the coverage and...
This report lays down policy framework and diagnostic tools that enables the cities to prevent any loss of physical and social structures, including: improving living conditions, especially in slums and hazard-prone areas; bridging the divided cities (inclusion); expanding the coverage and...
The choice of the Urban Transport System is the key decision point for cities, states and the central government. It is most relevant because different classes of cities and different corridors in the same city require different public transport solutions. The country has so far failed to...
The choice of the Urban Transport System is the key decision point for cities, states and the central government. It is most relevant because different classes of cities and different corridors in the same city require different public transport solutions. The country has so far failed to...
Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, set up a Task Force for developing transparent qualified criteria and a separate set of guidance for affordable housing in PPP projects for circulation to states, aimed at developing recommendations to create an enabling framework for increased...
Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, set up a Task Force for developing transparent qualified criteria and a separate set of guidance for affordable housing in PPP projects for circulation to states, aimed at developing recommendations to create an enabling framework for increased...
Microinsurance is one possible instrument to manage risks and to reduce the vulnerability of poor and lowincome households. From a social protection perspective, the benefits of microinsurance are often most effective when embedded in a comprehensive social protection framework. Microinsurance...
Microinsurance is one possible instrument to manage risks and to reduce the vulnerability of poor and lowincome households. From a social protection perspective, the benefits of microinsurance are often most effective when embedded in a comprehensive social protection framework. Microinsurance...
This report provides an overview of the municipal debt market as it exists and has evolved over the past ten years. It provides an assessment of trends and patterns from both bank and bond sources covering all types of municipal governments.
The report also covers an in-depth analysis of...
This report provides an overview of the municipal debt market as it exists and has evolved over the past ten years. It provides an assessment of trends and patterns from both bank and bond sources covering all types of municipal governments.
The report also covers an in-depth analysis of...
This report provides an overview of the municipal debt market as it exists and has evolved over the past ten years. It provides an assessment of trends and patterns from both bank and bond sources covering all types of municipal governments.
The report also covers an in-depth analysis of...
This report provides an overview of the municipal debt market as it exists and has evolved over the past ten years. It provides an assessment of trends and patterns from both bank and bond sources covering all types of municipal governments.
The report also covers an in-depth analysis of...
This study entitled Municipal Finance Matters: India Municipal Finance Study comes in at a time when there is increasing concern, both within and outside the government, for the country’s municipal sector, for its lackluster growth and performance, and its indifferent response to initiatives...
This study entitled Municipal Finance Matters: India Municipal Finance Study comes in at a time when there is increasing concern, both within and outside the government, for the country’s municipal sector, for its lackluster growth and performance, and its indifferent response to initiatives...
In the coming decades, the urban sector will play a critical role in the structural transformation of the Indian economy and in sustaining the high rates of economic growth. Ensuring high quality public services for all in the cities and towns of India is an end in itself, but it will also...
In the coming decades, the urban sector will play a critical role in the structural transformation of the Indian economy and in sustaining the high rates of economic growth. Ensuring high quality public services for all in the cities and towns of India is an end in itself, but it will also...
This presentation provides a summary of the Findings and Recommendations of the Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure and Services which argues that the challenge of managing urbanisation will have to be addressed through a combination of increased investment, strengthening the framework for...
This presentation provides a summary of the Findings and Recommendations of the Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure and Services which argues that the challenge of managing urbanisation will have to be addressed through a combination of increased investment, strengthening the framework for...
Urban land markets have a profound effect on how well poor households are able to access the jobs, amenities and services offered in the city. But often the way in which this market works frustrate attempts to open up better located living and business opportunities for poorer urban households...
Urban land markets have a profound effect on how well poor households are able to access the jobs, amenities and services offered in the city. But often the way in which this market works frustrate attempts to open up better located living and business opportunities for poorer urban households...
Urbanization has emerged as a key policy and governance challenge in India in recent years. While urban development accelerates the process of economic growth, it can also make growth more inclusive too. Since faster economic growth and inclusive growth are likely to be the objectives of 12th...
Urbanization has emerged as a key policy and governance challenge in India in recent years. While urban development accelerates the process of economic growth, it can also make growth more inclusive too. Since faster economic growth and inclusive growth are likely to be the objectives of 12th...
Urban Development Investment Corporations (UDICs) have over the years become the central pillar in the local government drive to build infrastructure in China, where local governments are not allowed to engage in direct market borrowing. UDICs were established during the early 1990s when local...
Urban Development Investment Corporations (UDICs) have over the years become the central pillar in the local government drive to build infrastructure in China, where local governments are not allowed to engage in direct market borrowing. UDICs were established during the early 1990s when local...
The Thirteenth Finance Commission (FC-XIII) was constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution on 13 November 2007 to make recommendations for the period 2010-15. Dr. Vijay Kelkar was appointed the Chairman of the Commission.
The Thirteenth Finance Commission (FC-XIII) was constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution on 13 November 2007 to make recommendations for the period 2010-15. Dr. Vijay Kelkar was appointed the Chairman of the Commission.
The guidelines for Invitation of Financial Bids for PPP projects (Model RFP Documents) had been issud by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance vide OM no. 24(1)/PF-II/07. These guidelines, along with the guidelines for Pre-Qualification of Bidders for PPP projects (Model RFQ...
The guidelines for Invitation of Financial Bids for PPP projects (Model RFP Documents) had been issud by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance vide OM no. 24(1)/PF-II/07. These guidelines, along with the guidelines for Pre-Qualification of Bidders for PPP projects (Model RFQ...
This report summarizes the discussions that took place on 8- 16 November 2007 at an Asian Development Bank - sponsored workshop on Urban Development Experience of the PRC and India with Private Sector Participation. The workshop was held in the People's Republic of China, where high-level...
This report summarizes the discussions that took place on 8- 16 November 2007 at an Asian Development Bank - sponsored workshop on Urban Development Experience of the PRC and India with Private Sector Participation. The workshop was held in the People's Republic of China, where high-level...
The report proceeds along the following lines. First, a legal overview of the foundations of urban redevelopment policies is presented, emphasizing the decentralized nature of the U.S. system and the growing reliance on third-party intermediaries between the public and the private sectors....
The report proceeds along the following lines. First, a legal overview of the foundations of urban redevelopment policies is presented, emphasizing the decentralized nature of the U.S. system and the growing reliance on third-party intermediaries between the public and the private sectors....
The toolkit has been prepared by the Mission Directorate of Sub-Mission for Urban Infrastructure and Governance, under JNNURM, with support from the JNNURM Technical Cell and PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. The toolkit has been prepared from a ULB’s point of view and is designed to help the ULB...
The toolkit has been prepared by the Mission Directorate of Sub-Mission for Urban Infrastructure and Governance, under JNNURM, with support from the JNNURM Technical Cell and PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. The toolkit has been prepared from a ULB’s point of view and is designed to help the ULB...
The President vide the notification dated 1st November, 2002 (annexure 1.1) mandated the Commission to do the following: “4. The Commission shall make recommendations as to the following matters:-
(i) the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are...
The President vide the notification dated 1st November, 2002 (annexure 1.1) mandated the Commission to do the following: “4. The Commission shall make recommendations as to the following matters:-
(i) the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are...
A Private Financial Initiative (PFI) project is defined as a project which encourages the private sector to invest in developing/operating infrastructure (such as roads, harbors, railroads, schools and environmental facilities) or Social Overhead Capital (SOC) that are traditionally built and...
A Private Financial Initiative (PFI) project is defined as a project which encourages the private sector to invest in developing/operating infrastructure (such as roads, harbors, railroads, schools and environmental facilities) or Social Overhead Capital (SOC) that are traditionally built and...
In order to bring certain uniformity in this scenario and to establish certain minimum conditions of ULB management, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India has finalized a Model Municipal Law (MML) of India in October 2003. The basic objectives of the MML are to implement...
In order to bring certain uniformity in this scenario and to establish certain minimum conditions of ULB management, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Government of India has finalized a Model Municipal Law (MML) of India in October 2003. The basic objectives of the MML are to implement...
Part I and Part II of Book / Toolkit in Hindi on How a municipal body can pursue its Municipal Budgetary Reforms.
Part I and Part II of Book / Toolkit in Hindi on How a municipal body can pursue its Municipal Budgetary Reforms.
The Ministry of Finance has stated that the added ToR contains two parts for the consideration of this Commission in order to advance fiscal reforms at the State level. One, the Commission should identify measures which are monitorable and are aimed at reduction of revenuew deficits of the...
The Ministry of Finance has stated that the added ToR contains two parts for the consideration of this Commission in order to advance fiscal reforms at the State level. One, the Commission should identify measures which are monitorable and are aimed at reduction of revenuew deficits of the...
The Eleventh Finance Commission was constituted on 3rd July, 1998 with the mandate to give its report by 31st December, 1999 covering the five year period 2000-2005. This Commission, for the first time, was required to review the state of the finances of the Union and the States and suggest ways...
The Eleventh Finance Commission was constituted on 3rd July, 1998 with the mandate to give its report by 31st December, 1999 covering the five year period 2000-2005. This Commission, for the first time, was required to review the state of the finances of the Union and the States and suggest ways...
This case study documents success story of budgetary reforms carried out by Vadodara Municipal Corporation way back in 1992 which even today most of the municipal bodies of India have not pursued.
This case study documents success story of budgetary reforms carried out by Vadodara Municipal Corporation way back in 1992 which even today most of the municipal bodies of India have not pursued.
The Toolkit aims to facilitate a better understanding of applicability of potential PPP models in the context of the issues and challenges faced in the MSWM sector and to provide a step-by-step approach for identifying, evaluating and implementing PPP projects in the MSWM sector. A rapid...
The Toolkit aims to facilitate a better understanding of applicability of potential PPP models in the context of the issues and challenges faced in the MSWM sector and to provide a step-by-step approach for identifying, evaluating and implementing PPP projects in the MSWM sector. A rapid...
