Data Governance Network

In episode 25 of , John McWhorter joins Vasant Dhar to talk about his book Woke Racism — and on the dangers of this new social movement that could tear us apart. Check out the episode here.

Episode 25: John McWhorter on the Religion of Wokeism | Brave New World  There is a new religion in town. It has the best intentions, but it may harm those it claims to help. John McWhorter joins Vasant Dhar in episode 25 of Brave…

Sam Neufeld of International Innovation Corporation and Sridhar Ganapathy of IDFC Institute in ORF explore the potential of Open Data as a tool for emergency response, such as during this current pandemic .

The article outlines recommendations from strengthening the Indian ecosystem, by maintaining adequate funding and skilling personnel. Recent initiatives by Development Monitoring and Evaluation Organisation of Niti Aayog also stress the need for data and strategy units in ministries.

The government also needs to facilitate co-creation and accountability through the creation of modular that adhere to standards of and openness to advance access to .

Further, there needs to by design by ensuring barriers to participation are minimised. We need to mindful of the power dynamics and contextual nuances of existing social systems to ensuring opening up data does not result in harm to vulnerable groups.

Finally, future-proofing systems to be compatible with imminent personal data protection legislation and ensuring maximum impact of using technology for societal outcomes is vital.

Read here: https://bit.ly/3E382Qc

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With CBDCs gaining traction globally, the Reserve Bank of India will have to navigate several thorny issues. Join our on ‘Central Bank Currencies: Asset or Liability?’

This exciting session will bring together Anand Sinha, former Deputy Governor of RBI; Sabyasachi Kar, RBI Chair Professor at the Institute of Economic Growth; and Hemant Adarkar, Technology Advisor and Resident Senior Fellow at IDFCInstitute.

Moderated by Niranjan Rajadhyaksha, Research Director and Senior Fellow at IDFCInstitute, the panelists will discuss the various aspects and regulatory challenges of implementing CBDCs.

Friday, 22nd October 2021
5 to 6 pm IST
Register here: shorturl.at/sBX15

Webinar RSVP: Central Bank Digital Currencies: Asset or Liability? Friday 22nd, October | 17:00 - 18:00 hrs IST Contact us at [email protected]

With CBDCs gaining traction globally, the Reserve Bank of India will have to navigate several thorny issues. Join our on ‘Central Bank Currencies: Asset or Liability?’

This exciting session will bring together Anand Sinha, former Deputy Governor of RBI; Sabyasachi Kar, RBI Chair Professor at the Institute of Economic Growth; and Hemant Adarkar, Technology Advisor and Resident Senior Fellow at IDFCInstitute.

Moderated by Niranjan Rajadhyaksha, Research Director and Senior Fellow at IDFCInstitute, the panelists will discuss the various aspects and regulatory challenges of implementing CBDCs.

Friday, 22nd October 2021
5 to 6 pm IST

Register here: shorturl.at/sBX15

Webinar RSVP: Central Bank Digital Currencies: Asset or Liability? Friday 22nd, October | 17:00 - 18:00 hrs IST Contact us at [email protected]