From January 3rd to 5th, 2025, Shalvi Saurin Shah had the esteemed honour of representing India at the Global Leadership Workshop (GLoW) in Prague, Czech Republic. Hosted under the Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Programme by the U.S. Department of State, this prestigious event convened 80 distinguished women leaders from over 20 countries to… Continue reading Leading with Impact: Insights from the Global Leadership Workshop in Prague, Czech Republic
Introduction Clearing the UPSC exam is tough, but what if you could still make a meaningful career out of your passion for governance, administration and doing something impactful for the society and people? For many UPSC aspirants, the journey is filled with intense preparation and determination. However, despite their best efforts, not all candidates succeed… Continue reading Why Public Policy is a Smart Choice for UPSC Aspirants
Understanding the civil services, challenges of UPSC aspirants, and exploring new horizons! Have you ever wondered what it takes to shape the policies that govern our nation? Or what drives thousands of aspirants to dedicate years of their lives preparing for the coveted UPSC Civil Services Examination? Every year, determined individuals embark on this journey,… Continue reading What are civil services and the challenges faced by UPSC aspirants?
Beyond the UPSC dream: Discovering modern pathways to civil services “ You can’t let your failures define you. You have to let your failures teach you. ~ Barack Obama Approximately, only 50% of the 4 lakh candidates who apply for the UPSC prelims, appear for the exam, while only 5% of candidates make it to… Continue reading What if you couldn’t clear the UPSC civil services exam?
What do you think is common among Cristiano Ronaldo, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Marie Curie, and Pandavas? Before answering this, let me tell you about the fateful day on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where Pandavas emerged as the winners of the first war of Kalyuga. However, a few weeks before this day, such a victory… Continue reading Mentors: The Life Changing Personnels
Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) was founded in 2018 with a vision of creating next-gen policy leaders for a rising India. Established by visionary leaders Parth Shah and Luis Miranda, ISPP was designed with a guiding principle that could evolve over time—an internal compass known as SPELL, which stands for S – Skill P… Continue reading Embracing Change: The Story Behind ISPP’s Full-Time Internship Programme
The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) is thrilled to announce our in-depth report on public affairs in India, co-authored with the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI). This report goes beyond the surface, using both numbers and real-world examples to explore the ever-changing world of public affairs in India. It highlights the exciting advancements… Continue reading PAFI Public Affairs Landscape Report 2024
Dive into the dynamic interplay of management, laws, and institutions in our course on the evolution of societal structures. This course starts by exploring how societies manage diverse interests through a mix of centralisation and decentralisation, which is crucial for thriving and defending against threats. We trace the historical ascent of legal systems and governance… Continue reading Management of Societies
This course introduces the complexities of democratic processes and its implications for democracy. It explores how democratic outcomes are shaped not only by voter preferences but also by the voting systems used, challenging the notion that democracy operates solely by the people’s will. We examine scenarios where traditional majority rules fail to produce consistent results… Continue reading Voting and Democracy
Explore the complexities of global markets in this mini-course on International Trade and Finance. This course delves into the foundational theories of international trade, beginning with the Ricardian model of Comparative Advantage and expanding to encompass a broader understanding of trade dynamics and their welfare implications. We will examine trade policy instruments, including the economics… Continue reading International Trade and Finance
