Sushil Kumar

𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 | 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮–𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 During the visit of the President of Brazil to India in February, @RIS_NewDelhi organised a policy dialogue on '𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖–𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝.' The dialogue brought together key stakeholders to explore priority areas and modalities for strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The discussions underscored how various forms of international development cooperation including #SouthSouthCooperation, #TriangularCooperation, and #MultilateralCooperation can play a pivotal role in advancing: 🔶Capacity-building 🔶Technology partnerships 🔶Development finance 🔶Global governance reform 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘦. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: ris.org.in/sites/default/… @MEAIndia @ItamaratyGovBr @Itamaraty_EN @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @amitabhmattoo @dineshbhatia @JNU_official_50 @BeriRuchita @vifindia @PV_Chat @sabya_saha @shishir_sh @TheAtulKaushik @sujeetsamaddar @susheco @AmitK_PhD @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia #IndiaBrazil #GlobalSouth #DevelopmentCooperation #PolicyDialogue #InternationalCooperation

🌾𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲  The Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (@AgriGoI), organised a workshop on '𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘙𝘐𝘊𝘚 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦' at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. As India assumes the BRICS Chairship in 2026 under the theme '𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺,' the workshop aimed to support preparations for the upcoming BRICS Agriculture Working Group (AWG) negotiations, bringing together former negotiators and domain experts for focused discussions. Dr. P.S. Birthal, Distinguished Fellow, RIS, delivered the welcome remarks, highlighting the role of agriculture within BRICS. Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Director General, RIS, delivered the inaugural address, reflecting on negotiating dynamics and preparedness. In his special remarks, Shri Shambhu L. Hakki (@shambhuhakki), Joint Secretary, Multilateral Economic Relations & G20 & Sous-Sherpa, @MEAIndia, shared insights from his diplomatic engagement in international negotiations. Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu (@sahuajeet), Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, offered closing reflections, drawing on his role and experience in agricultural policy and negotiations. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 was chaired by Dr. Rajan Sudesh Ratna (@RajanRatna), Coordinator, DAKSHIN (@DakshinNews), featuring presentations by Mr. Abhijit Das (@Abhijit_trade), International Trade Expert, with extensive involvement in WTO and FTA negotiations, and Dr. Atul Kaushik (@TheAtulKaushik), Visiting Fellow, DAKSHIN, drawing on prior experience as Legal Officer at India’s Permanent Mission to the WTO and as a negotiator on several issues for India. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗜: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 was chaired by Mr. Abhijit Das, and featured presentations by Dr. Rajan Sudesh Ratna, drawing on his long-standing engagement in multilateral processes; Dr. Sabyasachi Saha (@sabya_saha), Associate Professor, RIS, with experience across G20 and BRICS and expertise in trade, technology, and sustainable development; Dr. Talha Akbar Kamal, Consultant, Centre for WTO Studies (@CWS_iift), with experience in WTO, BRICS, SCO, and G20 negotiations; and Ms. Lakshmi Swathi Ganti, Consultant (Legal), RIS, part of the BRICS AWG team, drawing on experience in WTO agriculture negotiations. The workshop enabled a focused exchange of insights to strengthen India’s negotiating preparedness in agriculture under BRICS. @BricsIndia2026 @AIC_aseanindia @cmec_ris @fisd19 @fitm14 @pdash76 @PV_Chat @susheco @GaurPankhuri #BRICS2026 #Innovation #Cooperation #Sustainability #RIS #Agriculture #NegotiatingStrategies #FoodSecurity

Had a great pleasure in joining eminent academicians/researchers from #Brazil, #SouthAfrica & #India to deliberate on some of d pertinent issues flagged in this important session by Moderator Ms @sunaina_kumar! @BricsIndia2026 @RIS_NewDelhi #BRICSAcademicForum2026 #BAF2026

DAKSHIN - Global South Centre of Excellence at @RIS_NewDelhi, in collaboration with CEBRI- Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais (@CEBRIonline), organized a webinar on “Strengthening Ties and Expanding Cooperation: The Brazil–India Partnership Ahead” today. The discussion highlighted the growing importance of the India–Brazil partnership, emphasizing cooperation in key sectors while noting present global challenges and the need to strengthen bilateral and Global South cooperation. It also underscored the role of both countries in strengthening multilateralism through engagement across multilateral and plurilateral platforms and trade arrangements, reflecting shared interests and agendas while championing the cause of developing countries. The conversation further underscored strong potential to expand India–Brazil trade through diversification across pharma, engineering, digital and processed agriculture, alongside deeper MERCOSUR integration towards an FTA, stronger sectoral partnerships, and enhanced South-South and triangular cooperation. At the same time, the partnership was highlighted as a long-term strategic alignment built on strong complementarities, with key areas of cooperation including critical minerals, energy, supply chains and digital technologies. The webinar reinforced the importance of sustained engagement and deeper collaboration in advancing the India–Brazil partnership. #IndiaBrazil #GlobalSouth #SouthSouthCooperation #BilateralRelations #TradeRelations #InternationalTrade #DevelopmentAgenda #StrategicPartnership #ThinkTanks #EconomicCooperation #KnowledgeSharing #RIS #DAKSHIN #CEBRI @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @dpa_mea @BrazilEmbassyIN @SKSharma_World @aparnaray_ifs @RajanRatna @susheco @AIC_aseanindia @cmec_ris

Dr Sushil Kumar, Assistant Professor at DAKSHIN-RIS, presenting the Indian perspective, highlighted two key issues: trade and development cooperation approaches, underscoring strong potential to expand India–Brazil trade, while calling for diversification across pharma, engineering, digital and processed agriculture, deeper MERCOSUR integration towards an FTA, stronger sectoral partnerships in biofuels, agri-tech and auto value chains, and enhanced South-South and triangular cooperation. @susheco #IndiaBrazil #GlobalSouth #SouthSouthCooperation #BilateralRelations #TradeRelations #InternationalTrade #DevelopmentAgenda #StrategicPartnership #ThinkTanks #EconomicCooperation #KnowledgeSharing #RIS #DAKSHIN #CEBRI

Save the Date | Webinar Strengthening Ties and Expanding Cooperation: The Brazil–India Partnership Ahead @DakshinNews at @RIS_NewDelhi, in collaboration with CEBRI - Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais, Brazil, invites you to a timely discussion on the evolving partnership between India and Brazil. The session will examine key trade trends, recent presidential visit, and emerging opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance shared development priorities. 📅 April 15, 2026 | Wednesday ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM (IST) | 9:00–10:00 AM (BRT) Register Now: lnkd.in/g3RVKsnX We look forward to your participation in this important discussion. #IndiaBrazil #GlobalSouth #SouthSouthCooperation #BilateralRelations #TradeRelations #InternationalTrade #DevelopmentAgenda #StrategicPartnership #ThinkTanks #EconomicCooperation #KnowledgeSharing #RIS #DAKSHIN #CEBRI

Webinar | Strengthening Ties and Expanding Cooperation: The Brazil–India Partnership Ahead We are pleased to announce the distinguished speakers for the upcoming session, jointly organized by @DakshinNews at @RIS_NewDelhi, India in collaboration with CEBRI - Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais, Brazil. Opening Remarks • Ambassador Marcos Caramuru, Member, International Advisory Board, CEBRI • Dr @RajanRatna, Coordinator, DAKSHIN - Global South Centre of Excellence Brazilian Perspective • Dr Marianna Albuquerque, Senior Fellow, CEBRI; Professor, Institute of International Relations and Defense, Federal University, Rio de Janeiro Indian Perspective • Dr Sushil Kumar @susheco, Assistant Professor, DAKSHIN-RIS This session will bring together expert perspectives to examine trade trends, recent high-level engagements including the visit of Brazilian President and emerging opportunities for strengthening Brazil–India cooperation. 📅 April 15, 2026 | Wednesday ⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM (BRT) | 5:30–6:30 PM (IST) 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/g3RVKsnX Join us for a timely and insightful discussion. #IndiaBrazil #GlobalSouth #SouthSouthCooperation #BilateralRelations #TradeRelations #InternationalTrade #DevelopmentAgenda #StrategicPartnership #ThinkTanks #EconomicCooperation #KnowledgeSharing #RIS #DAKSHIN #CEBRI

Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) and International Food Policy Research Institute (@IFPRI) signed an extension of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at RIS, New Delhi, reaffirming a strong and forward-looking institutional partnership. RIS & IFPRI initiated the first phase of their collaborative research in March 2021. In his opening remarks, Dr. Johan Swinnen (@Jo_Swinnen), Director General, IFPRI, highlighted the importance of renewing and strengthening the RIS-IFPRI partnership through this MoU. Mr. Teunis van Rheenen, Director of Business Development and External Relations, IFPRI, underlined the strategic direction of the partnership, emphasising RIS's role as a key institutional partner. Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Director General, RIS, elaborated on the growing synergy between between RIS & IFPRI across research, capacity building and policy dialogue. In his closing remarks, Dr. Shahidur Rashid, Director, South Asia, IFPRI, outlined the focus areas for the second phase of the MoU. The deliberations highlighted current and emerging global challenges in agriculture and food systems, including climate change, supply chain disruptions, and region-specific policy needs. Building on deep mutual trust and complementary strengths, RIS and IFPRI will work together to further strengthen their institutional partnership by scaling up collaborative research, expanding capacity-building programmes, and sustained policy engagement. We were pleased to host IFPRI delegation including Mr. Devesh Roy, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI; Mr. Anjani Kumar (@DrAnjaniKumar6), Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI; Dr Mamata Pradhan, Research Coordinator, IFPRI; Ms. Jyotsana Dua, Senior Office Manger, IFPRI, Ms. Anisha Mohan Communications Specialist, IFPRI; Mr. Siddharth Trakroo, Resource Mobilization Specialist, IFPRI; Mr. Abul Kamar, Senior Research Analyst, IFPRI and Mr. Adnaan Shah. @MEAIndia @AgriGoI @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @monika_koc56097 @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @fitm14 @fisd19

A productive month of BRICS engagements under India's Chairship! In March 2026, besides Sherpa level engagement, India hosted a series of meetings to advance BRICS cooperation across four priority pillars: ➡️ Resilience ➡️ Innovation ➡️ Cooperation ➡️ Sustainability #BRICS2026 #GlobalCooperation #IndiaHosting

✨ 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 l 𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 2026 #𝗪𝗧𝗗𝗥2026 Ms. R. V. Anuradha, Co-Founder & Partner, Clarus Law Associates, New Delhi underlined MC14 presents India with an opportunity to reaffirm the centrality of multilateral bodies such as the Committee on Trade and Environment to discuss trade, environment and sustainability. This will provide the ability for countries to address concerns against unilateral measures, enhance predictability for developing-country exporters and advance discussions on transfer of environmentally sound technology. @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @IndiaWTO @wto @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @Abhijit_trade @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @CWS_iift @GaurPankhuri @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @fitm14 @fisd19 #WTDR2026 #GlobalTrade #WTO #MinisterialConference #MC14 #InternationalTrade #TradeAndDevelopment #Trade #Sustainability #FTAs #TradeandEnvironment #TechnologyTransfer #UnilateralMeasures

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗜: 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 14𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Dr. Sushil Kumar (@susheco), Assistant Professor, RIS, welcomed the panellists to join him on stage to commence the convening. Ambassador J. S. Deepak, Former PR of India to the WTO, chaired the session. He emphasised that MC14 represents a fork in the road: preserve inclusive, rule-based trade or move toward fragmented, power-driven arrangements with long-term consequences for developing economies. #WTDR2026 #GlobalTrade #WTO #MC14 #MinisterialConference #InternationalTrade #TradeAndDevelopment @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @IndiaWTO @wto @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @Abhijit_trade @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @SuvayanNeogi @CWS_iift @GaurPankhuri @RenuuMann @__ayussh__ @Vaasu_Agg @LakhianiRiddhi @JindalGLS @JindalLaw @JindalGlobalUNI @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @fitm14 @fisd19 #WTDR2026 #MinisterialConference #GlobalTrade #WTO #MC14 #InternationalTrade #RIS #DAKSHIN #TradeAndDevelopment

𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗪𝗧𝗗𝗥2026 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜 𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 2026 ✨𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: @RIS_NewDelhi 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁🌐📊 In his welcome remarks, Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Director General, RIS, highlighted the importance of this convening at a time when the WTO faces both internal and external challenges, with MC14 just days away. He emphasised the significance of 𝙍𝙄𝙎’𝙨 𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 2026, which aims to provide timely insights and a reference point for stakeholders. @dravirmani @NITIAayog @SudhakarDalela @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @IndiaWTO @wto @aparnaray_ifs @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @Abhijit_trade @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @SuvayanNeogi @CWS_iift @GaurPankhuri @RenuuMann @__ayussh__ @Vaasu_Agg @LakhianiRiddhi @JindalGLS @JindalLaw @JindalGlobalUNI @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @fitm14 @fisd19 #WTDR2026 #GlobalTrade #WTO #MinisterialConference #MC14 #InternationalTrade #TradeAndDevelopment

𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗪𝗧𝗗𝗥2026 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜 𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 2026 ✨𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: @RIS_NewDelhi 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁🌐📊 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗯. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗴𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮, 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗧𝗢 In his remarks, Amb. Jayant Dasgupta reaffirmed the importance of a rules-based, transparent, and inclusive multilateral trading system anchored in the WTO. He emphasised the need to preserve core principles like MFN and consensus while adapting to evolving global trade realities. Amb. Dasgupta underlined the importance of S&DT for developing countries to ensure equitable and sustainable participation in global trade @dravirmani @NITIAayog @SudhakarDalela @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @IndiaWTO @wto @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @Abhijit_trade @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @SuvayanNeogi @CWS_iift @GaurPankhuri @RenuuMann @__ayussh__ @Vaasu_Agg @LakhianiRiddhi @JindalGLS @JindalLaw @JindalGlobalUNI @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @fitm14 @fisd19 #WTDR2026 #GlobalTrade #WTO #MinisterialConference #MC14 #InternationalTrade #TradeAndDevelopment

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 RIS is organising an International Conference on 'Multilateralism Under Pressure: Roadmap to the WTO Ministerial Conference'. ✨𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 @RIS_NewDelhi 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁🌐📊 #WTDR2026 🗓 Saturday, 21 March 2026 ⏰9:00 am onwards (IST) 📍Mansingh I & II, Taj Mahal, Man Singh Road, New Delhi As the global trading system navigates evolving challenges, this conference will bring together policymakers, researchers, and experts to deliberate on the future of multilateral trading system and key priorities for the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14). We look forward to your participation in shaping constructive dialogue and actionable pathways. 🔗Online Meeting Link: risdc.webex.com/weblink/regist… 📺YouTube Link: youtube.com/watch?v=e85d4D… @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @wto @IndiaWTO @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @GaurPankhuri @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @fitm14 @fisd19 @JNU_official_50 @DelhiSchoolOfEC @CWS_iift #Multilateralism #WTO #GlobalTrade #PolicyDialogue #InternationalConference #WTDR #WTDR2026 #MC14

𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗪𝗧𝗗𝗥2026 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜 𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 2026 @RIS_NewDelhi will release the World Trade and Development Report 2026, its flagship publication providing analytical insights and policy perspectives on key global trade issues. We are deeply honoured and privileged to have highly distinguished speakers addressing us at the launch of the #WTDR2026 Report. Since 2003, RIS has published this report ahead of major WTO Ministerial Conferences, focusing on the priorities and concerns of developing countries. #WTDR2026 situates the key issues before MC14 within a broader development framework, highlighting the need for a secure and predictable, inclusive, fair, and rules-based multilateral trading system. The report draws upon contributions from over 30 distinguished trade experts, former negotiators, academics, and scholars and researchers. It is also shaped by an extensive consultative process, including 12 Brainstorming sessions that engaged more than 100 experts, diplomats, and trade practitioners. These discussions bridge research and policy, ensuring that the report reflects both the realities of trade negotiations and broader development priorities. @dravirmani @NITIAayog @SudhakarDalela @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @IndiaWTO @wto @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @Abhijit_trade @sabya_saha @pdash76 @PV_Chat @AmitK_PhD @susheco @SuvayanNeogi @CWS_iift @GaurPankhuri @RenuuMann @__ayussh__ @Vaasu_Agg @LakhianiRiddhi @JindalGLS @JindalLaw @JindalGlobalUNI @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @fitm14 @fisd19 #WTDR2026 #GlobalTrade #WTO #MinisterialConference #MC14 #InternationalTrade #TradeAndDevelopment

Join us for the International Conference on 'Multilateralism Under Pressure: Roadmap to the WTO Ministerial Conference'. 🌟Highlight: Launch of the (@RIS_NewDelhi) World Trade and Development Report #WTDR 2026. 🗓 Saturday, 21 March 2026 ⏰ 9:00 am onwards (IST) 📍Mansingh I & II, Taj Mahal, Mansingh Road, New Delhi As the global trading system navigates evolving challenges, this conference will bring together policymakers, researchers, and experts to deliberate on the future of trade multilateralism and key priorities for the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14). We look forward to your participation in shaping constructive dialogue and actionable pathways. @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @wto @IndiaWTO @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @Prabir_India @TheAtulKaushik @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @cmec_ris @fitm14 @fisd19 @JNU_official_50 @DelhiSchoolOfEC @CWS_iift #Multilateralism #WTO #GlobalTrade #PolicyDialogue #InternationalConference #WTDR #WTDR2026 #MC14

Interactive Session on International Cooperation and the Global South Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) and DAKSHIN (@DakshinNews) in partnership with OECD Development Centre (@OECDdev) organized an interactive session on 'International Cooperation and the Global South' brought together policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners to discuss evolving approaches to global development cooperation. Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World ), Director General, RIS emphasised the critical role of stronger global development partnerships in advancing progress on the SDGs and sustaining development momentum. Dr. Sabyasachi Saha (@sabya_saha), Associate Professor, RIS, moderated the session and emphasised stronger dialogue among policy institutions, governments, and international organisations to address emerging challenges in the Global South. Dr. Pankaj Vashisht (@PV_Chat), Associate Professor, RIS, introduced the DAKSHIN Global South Centre of Excellence as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among developing countries. Dr Federico Bonaglia (@FBonaglia), Deputy Director, OECD Development Centre, Paris, highlighted the changing global development landscape driven by emerging economies and South–South linkages, and called for renewed international cooperation focused on knowledge exchange, institutional learning, and policy innovation. In his special remarks, Shri Debashis Chakraborty, Commissioner (Joint Secretary), Ministry of Finance, emphasized the importance of inclusive multilateral platforms, knowledge sharing, and collaborative policy approaches to address shared global challenges. Shri Anish Kumar, Advisor (DPA-III), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, delivered special remarks on the role of capacity building, digital public infrastructure, and triangular cooperation in strengthening development outcomes across countries of the Global South. The panel discussion featured Prof. S.K. Mohanty, Shri Virjesh Upadhayay (@virjeshupadhyay), Dr. BK Murthy, Dr. Sushil Kumar (@susheco), Dr. Renu Mann (@RenuuMann), Mr Karanraj Chaudri (@KaranrajChaudri), who shared perspectives on development challenges and opportunities in the Global South. The discussion highlighted evolving trade and growth dynamics, the importance of worker-centric and inclusive policies, and the transformative role of emerging technologies and digital public infrastructure. Speakers also underlined the growing relevance of India’s development cooperation initiatives, including the Global Development Compact, triangular partnerships, and international collaboration on green hydrogen and sustainable energy. @MEAIndia @UNDP @aparnaray_ifs @AIC_aseanindia @cmec_ris #GlobalSouth #InternationalCooperation #SouthSouthCooperation #GlobalGovernance #DevelopmentCooperation #Multilateralism #GlobalPartnerships #SustainableDevelopment

Ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) is organising a Roundtable Discussion in collaboration with the Institute of Development Studies (@IDS_UK), University of Sussex (@SussexUni) and UK Trade Policy Observatory (@uk_tpo) to deliberate on key priorities and policy pathways shaping outcomes of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference. 🗓️ 18 March 2026 🕙10:00 AM onwards (IST) 📍 Tamarind Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi 🔗 Interested Participants can register on: forms.gle/h3WyRxt7JWRToG… @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @IndiaWTO @wto @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @Prabir_India @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @cmec_ris #WTO #MC14 #GlobalTrade #TradePolicy #Multilateralism #InternationalTrade #TradeGovernance #RIS #IDS #UKTPO #GlobalEconomy #PolicyDialogue

RIS Policy Brief | Public Stockholding for Food Security at the WTO: An Unfinished Agenda Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi), New Delhi, is pleased to announce the publication of its Policy Brief on ‘Public Stockholding for Food Security at the WTO: An Unfinished Agenda’. As discussions intensify in the lead-up to the 14th World Trade Organization (@wto) Ministerial Conference (MC14) at Yaoundé, Cameroon, the issue of Public Stockholding (PSH) for food security remains one of the most persistent and unresolved issues in WTO agriculture negotiations. This policy brief, co-authored by Prof. Sachin Kumar Sharma (@SKSharma_World), Dr. Suvayan Neogi (@SuvayanNeogi), Ms. Paavni Mathur and Ms. Palkin Ratna, examines the evolution of the debate, from the Food Security Box proposal to the Bali Peace Clause. The brief also assesses how current disciplines under the WTO Agreement on Agriculture (AoA), including the 1986-88 External Reference Price (ERP) and the ‘eligible production’ definition, constrain the policy space available to developing countries in implementing PSH programmes. Further, it analyses recent submissions on food security and PSH under discussion at the WTO, highlighting the differing negotiating approaches of Members ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). With over 75 WTO Members supporting proposals for a permanent solution, obtaining a Permanent Solution to PSH issue remains critical for safeguarding the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers in developing countries, including Least Developed Countries (LDCs). 🔗 Read the full Policy Brief here: ris.org.in/sites/default/… @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @AgriGoI @IndiaWTO @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @Vahini @South_Centre @CWS_iift @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @cmec_ris #WTO #AgricultureNegotiations #FoodSecurity #PublicStockholding #MC14 #GlobalTrade #DevelopingCountries #TradePolicy #RIS

RIS Policy Brief | Development Dimension- The Forgotten Pillar: Special and Differential Treatment Provisions @RIS_NewDelhi is pleased to announce the Policy Brief on 'Development Dimension- The Forgotten Pillar: Special and Differential Treatment Provisions'. With the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (@wto) approaching, the issue of S&DT provisions is important especially for Developing Countries. This policy brief, co-authored by Mr. Abhijit Das (@Abhijit_trade), Ms. Paavni Mathur, and Dr. Sushil Kumar (@susheco), examines the historical evolution of S&DT under the GATT regime, illustrates key S&DT provisions across WTO agreements, and analyses the perspectives on S&DT emerging in recent WTO discussions and their potential implications for developing countries. The brief also offers recommendations for India’s position in the ongoing debates, highlighting the continued importance of preserving the development dimension within the multilateral trading system. 🔗 Read the Policy Brief here: ris.org.in/sites/default/… @MEAIndia @DoC_GoI @IndiaWTO @wto @aparnaray_ifs @SKSharma_World @MuraliKallummal @CWS_iift @DakshinNews @AIC_aseanindia @cmec_ris #WTO #SpecialAndDifferentialTreatment #MC14 #TradePolicy #DevelopingCountries #GlobalSouth #MultilateralTradingSystem #GlobalTrade