Publications

Op-ed May 1, 2024

Opinion | Reimagining how the Indian state works

Building state capacity, a slightly fuzzy term that has grown in popularity in the development discourse, is not an easy task.

Report April 29, 2024

Leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure to Build More Inclusive Social Welfare Systems

By Nikita Kwatra, Priya Vedavalli, Sharmadha Srinivasan & Vikram Sinha

Digital ID systems allow residents of a country to have verifiable, non-falsifiable proof of identity, creating a mechanism for establishing trust – a rare commodity in LMICs

Blog April 25, 2024

Artha Explains | The American Privacy Rights Act of 2024

By Lakshay Narang

Both the APRA and India’s DPDP Act emphasise the importance of consumer consent, data minimisation, and the right of individuals to manage their personal data.

Blog March 26, 2024

Understanding the risks of biometric technology

By Neha Jain

The likelihood of risks materialising due to the deployment of biometric technology cannot be generalised, but instead needs to be evaluated based on the specific country context.