IGIDR Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research¸ Mumbai

PHONE No.: 022 28400919¸ 28400920, ,

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB SITE: www.igidr.ac.in

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COURSES:

M Phil
M Sc
PH D
External PH D

(Institute in Maharashtra)

DESCRIPTION :

The aims and objectives of the Institute are to promote and conduct research on developmental issues from a broad inter- disciplinary perspective (economic¸ technological¸ social¸ political and ecological). It aspires to gain insights into the process of development and alternative policy options and to further disseminate the knowledge acquired.

The primary objectives of the Institute are :
To promote and conduct research on development from a broad inter-disciplinary perspective.
To promote co-operative endeavour and interaction between research scholars and institutions in India and abroad.
To undertake projects or activity which renders itself useful for the furtherance of development and social welfare.
To carry out training for advanced degrees viz. Master?s and Doctorate award.
Special emphasis will be laid on the following areas:

The comparative study of development and policy in different regions and countries.
The growing interdependence among nations in the world economy and its impact on development strategies and policy options.
The influence of international trading¸ financial and economic systems on countries.
The examination of energy¸ technology and environment problems in global setting.
The analytical foundations of the positions adopted by India and other developing countries in international forums and negotiations.