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How the state is governed in practice: the legislature, the executive, political parties and the political culture that shapes public decisions.
Kerala’s politics is intensely participatory, closely contested and often polarised. This vertical studies the institutions and practices of government and politics with the same evidence based approach CRGD applies to policy.
Policy outcomes depend on how governments are formed, how legislatures function and how parties compete. Strong scrutiny of the executive improves decisions. Weak scrutiny allows mistakes to go unchallenged. Understanding the political system is essential for anyone who wants to change policy.
CRGD is non partisan. This vertical does not support or oppose any party, and its researchers follow CRGD’s policy on political neutrality.
How much time does the legislature spend scrutinising laws and budgets, and how could it spend more?
How do coalitions shape the policies that governments adopt?
What is the relationship between political parties and civil society organisations?
How does Kerala's political culture compare with that of other states?
A forthcoming edited volume bringing together essays by CRGD researchers and invited contributors on the central questions of governing Kerala in the coming decades.
Scholar One
Fellows and interns often ask where to begin. Here is a short reading list, chosen for clarity, range and the arguments they will provoke.
Mentor One
In the first episode of CRGD's podcast, the team talks about why the institution was created, what a think tank can and cannot do, and why it is based in Thiruvananthapuram.
Researcher One32 minutes
There are far more important questions than any institution can answer. A note on how CRGD decides what to work on, and how you can suggest a question.
Scholar One
A day spent debating a bill as a pretend legislator changed how one student thinks about politics.
Intern One
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