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IGIDR Annual Research Conference
Join experts in economics & policy research
Transforming Research into Inclusive Policy
Faculty members at IGIDR engage in a variety of projects supported by both national and international agencies, as long as they align with the Institute’s mission. These projects play a vital role in promoting data accessibility and dissemination, fostering collaboration between academic researchers and policymakers, and building strong networks with other institutions and scholars.

The Institute has undertaken numerous such projects over time, funded by organizations like UNDP, UNEP, the World Bank, and CIDA, among others. These initiatives span diverse fields including energy, environment, trade, finance, agriculture, food security, and industrial studies.
Our Approach to Policy Engagement
IGIDR has long played a pivotal role as a policy think tank, contributing meaningfully to both national and global economic discourse. Our approach emphasizes academic integrity, real-world application, and inclusive development. We are committed to the following pillars:
Rigorous, Data-Driven Research
Grounded in strong empirical analysis, our research informs real-world policy decisions with evidence-based insights.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
By working across disciplines, we address complex development issues with integrated perspectives.​
Policy-Relevant Scholarship
Focused on key policy areas—like inequality, environment, and fiscal policy—we translate research into practical solutions.
Participants benefit from sessions on research challenges, publishing strategies, and post-Ph.D. career planning, along with networking opportunities across institutions.
Areas of Impact
At IGIDR, our research addresses real-world challenges across key policy domains. From fiscal reform to financial inclusion, we strive to generate evidence-based insights that shape inclusive and sustainable development outcomes.
Economic and Fiscal Policy
Research at IGIDR has informed fiscal policies, tax reforms, and economic modeling for national planning
Energy & Environment
Our work in energy economics has influenced pricing reforms, climate strategies, and renewable policy.
Social Development
We contribute to inclusive growth through studies on welfare schemes, gender equity, and social policy design.
Financial Sector & Inclusion
IGIDR supports financial inclusion and banking sector health through regulatory insights and policy research.
Economic and Empowerment Impacts of Millet Processing
Sponsoring Agency- University of Greenwich
Impact of FDI under Automatic Route in Plantation Sector of Kerala
2023
Tackling the Agriculture-Nutrition Disconnect in South Asia (TANDI II)​
Sponsoring Agency- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Impact Assessment of Pilot Centres for Financial Literacy (CFL)
2022
Smart Cities & Sustainable Urban Development
Sponsoring Agency- GIZ
2021
Becoming a Young Farmer
2020