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CRGD is governed by a board, advised by people who have spent their working lives in public institutions, and run by a team of researchers, fellows and interns. Every one of them is listed here, with the work they have done for CRGD.

Founder

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Amal Chandra

Founder, President and CEO

Founder and President, Centre for Research on Governance and Development (CRGD)

Governing Board

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The Governing Board holds final responsibility for CRGD's direction, finances and integrity. It approves the annual plan and budget, appoints the leadership and safeguards the independence of research.

Amal Chandra

Founder, President and CEO

Founder and President, Centre for Research on Governance and Development (CRGD)

Dr. Anand

Secretary and Director, Public Policy Development

Abhijay

Treasurer and Director, Academy and Policy Training

Rohini

Member and Director

Advisory Board

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Senior practitioners and scholars who advise on research priorities, review the quality of major studies and open doors to the institutions CRGD seeks to inform. Advisers serve in a personal capacity.

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Adviser One

Member, Advisory Board

[For example: former senior civil servant]

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Adviser Two

Member, Advisory Board

[For example: economist, university or institute]

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Adviser Three

Member, Advisory Board

[For example: legal scholar or senior advocate]

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Adviser Four

Member, Advisory Board

[For example: public health specialist]

Scholars

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Academics and senior researchers who lead or anchor work in one or more of CRGD's research verticals.

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Scholar One

Senior Scholar, Governance and Federalism

[Institution]

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Scholar Two

Scholar, Economy and Maritime Studies

[Institution]

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Scholar Three

Scholar, Law, Society and Strategy

[Institution]

Mentors

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Experienced professionals who guide CRGD's fellows, interns and campus clubs, one conversation at a time.

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Mentor One

Mentor, Fellowship Program

[Profession and institution]

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Mentor Two

Mentor, Internship Program

[Profession and institution]

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Mentor Three

Mentor, Campus Clubs

[Profession and institution]

Team

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The associates, fellows, researchers, interns and contributors who do the daily work of research, writing, outreach and events.

Associates

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Research Associate Two

Research Associate, Agriculture and Rural Development

CRGD, Thiruvananthapuram

Fellows

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Research Fellow One

Research Fellow, Health and Social Justice

CRGD, Thiruvananthapuram

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Research Fellow Two

Research Fellow, Urbanisation and Mobility

CRGD, Thiruvananthapuram

Researchers

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Researcher One

Researcher, Education and Public Opinion

CRGD, Thiruvananthapuram

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Researcher Two

Researcher, Tourism and Culture

CRGD, Thiruvananthapuram

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Researcher Three

Researcher, Environment and Technology

CRGD, Thiruvananthapuram

Interns

2
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Intern One

Research Intern

[College or university, course]

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Intern Two

Research Intern

[College or university, course]

Contributors

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Contributor One

Contributing Writer

[Profession and institution]

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Contributor Two

Contributing Writer

[Profession and institution]

Patrons

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Individuals whose support and standing have helped CRGD establish itself. Patrons do not direct research.

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Patron One

Patron

[Description, for example: public figure, philanthropist or institution]

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Patron Two

Patron

[Description, for example: public figure, philanthropist or institution]

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