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Kenneth King & Meera Venkatachalam on 'India's Development Diplomacy & Soft Power in Africa' in @boydellbrewer's African Griot boydellandbrewer.com/african-griot-… @ShangweliBeria @ChambiChachage @Twittorini @guha_mrittika @jppjagannath1 @VincentBDuclos @gezmccann52 @iukdpf @r_soup

Arguably, enhanced Indian diplomatic activity could have increased the take-up of schemes like concessional finance, which to date still falls behind the funds made available/pledged.

The metrics analysed do not suggest that the Modi administrations have revolutionised foreign policy with Africa; rather, they have followed the longstanding trajectory of gradual increases in diplomatic activity.

In our latest Analysis Report, @BarnabyJDye from @GlobalDevInst traces Indian diplomatic activity in African countries and offers some great insights on the state of the relationship and key issues going forward. Find the full report here ➡️ iukdpf.com/iukdpf-analysi…

#India is demonstrating leadership on #solar with concrete programmes, showing it is walking the talk. As India’s solar cooperation evolves, data collection & reporting are two important areas the government might focus more on: @Jonathan_Balls. @iukdpf or-f.org/96567

#India is leading the charge when it comes to #solar projects and initiatives, but it could benefit from building up stronger approaches to monitoring and public accountability, suggests @Jonathan_Balls. @iukdpf or-f.org/96567

#India is demonstrating leadership on #solar with concrete programmes, showing it is walking the talk. As India’s solar cooperation evolves, data collection & reporting are two important areas the government might focus more on: @Jonathan_Balls. @iukdpf or-f.org/96567

Some thoughts on India in West Africa, with David Harris, Simona Vittorini @Twittorini and Lucy Scott

New interview: @r_soup in discussion with Lucy Scott and Dr. David Harris (from @UniofBradford) and @Twittorini (from @SOAS) on India's development partnership with West Africa iukdpf.com/interview-lucy…

#PrimeMinister @narendramodi चाहते हैं कि #India का सौर ऊर्जा क्षेत्र (India’s Solar Energy Sector) के विकास में सहयोग की अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर अगुवाई करे. #ORFHindi #ORF #orfreport #solarenergy #COP26 @Jonathan_Balls @samirsaran @PMOIndia #PMOIndia orfonline.org/hindi/research…

PM #NarendraModi wants India to lead internationally on #solar development cooperation. The government’s political leadership is impressive. But is India walking the talk with current programmes for cooperation? @Jonathan_Balls writes. @iukdpf Read: or-f.org/96567

#India is leading the charge when it comes to #solar projects and initiatives, but it could benefit from building up stronger approaches to monitoring and public accountability, suggests @Jonathan_Balls. @iukdpf or-f.org/96567

#India is leading the charge when it comes to #solar projects and initiatives, but it could benefit from building up stronger approaches to monitoring and public accountability, suggests @Jonathan_Balls. or-f.org/96567

New paper from @BarnabyJDye looking at where Indian Development cooperation is/ is not converging with 'mainstream' donors. Great insights tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

New interview🚨:@r_soup in discussion with @KSuhela of @UN_Women on how UN women's renewable energy programmes mainstream gender and women's empowerment, and on women's leadership #genderequality #WeEmpowerAsia iukdpf.com/interview-suhe… @isolaralliance @NITIAayog @fergusonunwomen

At #CoP26 India and the UK announced the ‘Green Grids Initiative - One Sun One World One Grid’. Here are my thoughts on how it should be viewed: iukdpf.com/india-and-brit…

Great new paper on India's engagements in North Africa research.sharqforum.org/2021/11/08/ind…

The latest addition on our Knowledge Sharing Platform is this fantastic book on India-Africa partnerships for food security and capacity building from Renu Modi & Meera Vankatachalam iukdpf.com/india-africa-p…