Indicators for the Assessment of the local and indigenous innovation[1] Anil K Gupta[2] The search for inclusive development indicators [IDI] through synergy between different ways of knowing and understanding the interface between natural and social resources, institutions, technologies and organizational arrangements is a very timely and relevant initiative of UNESCO. The increase in social aspirations,…
Every time we walk through the villages, forests and the fields, we are struck by the culturally diverse institutions of conservation but also of conflict. While walking through the Ranchi region from Silly to Sundru early this month, we were impressed by a large number of ¬¬old trees all through the way in the villages. But,…
Inverted Model of Innovation: children inventors Mohamad Sajid Ansari, a student of class seven had observed his mother Mrs. Robiah Khatun cleaning the rice every day. Some of the rice gets broken while beating the paddy seeds in the manual husking device. Some impurities and inert materials also get mixed. Most of us have…
world-class academic performance, but without a world class mindset? there has been a debate recently about the quality of research and its impact. I will not deny that there is huge need for quality improvement in research and its theoretical, applied and other social and policy impacts. But how do trigger processes which breed impatience in…
Nurturing excellence in institutions of higher Nurturing excellence in institutions of higher education > > Recently, a statement by a Cabinet Minister has triggered country wide > debate about how have IITs and IIMs earned their reputation. The > argument is that these institutions are respected because of the > quality of the students and…
The DIPP has specifically invited comments/views and suggestions backed up by facts, figures and empirical evidence by June 30, 2011 on Section X. We encourage our readers to post their comments to the issues listed below. Section X lists out the followings issues: 1. Does India need a Utility Model Law? 2. What should be the scope of protection…
Mining the Minds of Masses : Open Innovation Models There has been an upsurge of attempts by media, corporations and even public agencies to learn from . the ordinary minds on the streets. Of course, such efforts are not evenly distributed across sectors, regions or nations, and even social segments. Rising interest in open innovation models among researchers among public or…
growing inclusively: the case of land acquisition There is a growing and widespread agitation around the country on the issue of land acquisition. It is obvious that if more roads, faster traffic, greater investment, more industries have to come up, land acquisition will inevitably be needed. I am not getting into the debate whether this developmental model is the really most suited for our…
Engaging with one of the fastest growing economies of Africa: Ethiopia A country where seventy percent students in higher education pursue a future in science and technology with only thirty per cent in humanities has shown a healthy irreverence for global models of development. It has pioneered several other models of future growth which defy…
went to vegetable market in Adis Ababa and noticed that vendors on the street had very diverse aromatic and other spice plants, while the shops had uniform, mono-cultured tomatoes, onions, brinjal etc., Big markets behave the same way everywhere, no diversity, no concern for future why cant all friends who read my comments or blog…