The Observer Research Foundation America (ORF America)

The Observer Research Foundation America (ORF America) is a non-profit and non-partisan organization based in Washington DC. It aims to tackle policy issues that impact the United States, India, and their allies in a fast-evolving global landscape. ORF America engages in research, creates inclusive platforms, and fosters collaboration between developed and developing nations that share similar values and interests. Its key focus areas include international relations and security, technology policy, energy and climate, and economic growth. Founded in 2020, ORF America serves as an international branch of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), which is India’s leading independent think tank.

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Third Plenum: China’s unending pursuit of stability — ORF America

Aug 12, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

By: Udaibir DasThis article originally appeared in the OMFIF on August 13, 2024. Since the pivotal economic reforms in 1978, China has strived to mould its financial sector to meet macroeconomic, social welfare and stability objectives. However, the outcomes have been mixed, leaving the country to experiment with various approaches. Marked by results often falling short of expectations, China remains wary of fully embracing market reforms, fearing potential failures.
The UK’s National Wealth Fund: A Guiding Beacon or a Lost Mirage? Strengthening Governance to Empower the UK’s Future — ORF America

Aug 8, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

By: Udaibir DasThis article was originally published by IFSWF . The UK’s newly minted National Wealth Fund (NWF) stands not merely as a state-owned financial entity but as a beacon of hope amidst climate challenges. Its mission: To secure a lasting reservoir of funding for climate resilience and sustainable economic growth. Much like a lighthouse, this state-owned investment fund promises to inspire confidence in the UK’s ability to chart a course towards a more sustainable future.
Presentation: Mukherjee and Jaishankar on the role of digital economies in sustainable development — ORF America

Jul 11, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

Dr. Anit Mukherjee, Senior Fellow, ORF America, and Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of ORF America, participated in the panel discussion "Infraestrutura Pública Digital e seus impactos nos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável" organized by the National School of Public Administration (Escola Nacional de Administração Pública - ENAP) in Brazil.
South-South Climate Finance Cooperation — ORF America

Jul 8, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

By: Dhruva JaishankarThe following is based on remarks delivered at the inauguration of the Climate Finance Center for the Global South in Belem do Para on July 9, 2024. The full text can be found here. In my mind, such a center can help investigate four big problems. First, the Global South is bearing the brunt of today’s major environmental challenges. Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are only one part of the problem.
The Power of the Private Sector: Boosting Climate Resilience — ORF America

Jul 3, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

By: Udaibir DasThis article originally appeared in the OMFIF on July 2, 2024. Climate finance has been a global priority for decades, with significant milestones such as the Green Climate Fund being established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2010. Between 2021 and 2023, private sector investments in climate resilience escalated and institutions like multilateral development banks and the Green Climate Fund have been central to this growth.
Ensuring Continuity in the U.S.-India Energy Relationship through Cooperation on Climate — ORF America

Jun 28, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

As the world’s second and third largest emitters and consumers of energy, the bilateral energy and climate relationship between the United States and India is critical.
Modi’s Re-election: A Chance to Revitalize Afghanistan-India Relations — ORF America

Jun 6, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

By Sadiq AminiFor centuries, and particularly over the last two decades, India and Afghanistan have shared a close and friendly relationship. This relationship was significantly disrupted when the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021. Since then, India’s policy has been primarily driven by short-sighted tactical interests, focusing mainly on engaging with the Taliban. This approach has led to considerable disappointment among Afghans, who now hope for a change in policy.
India’s Foreign Assistance: Trends, Processes, and Priorities — ORF America

May 28, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

India, once a major recipient of development assistance, has only recently evolved into a significant provider of foreign assistance. Development assistance has become a critical tool in India’s foreign relations, especially since the establishment of the Development Partnership Administration (DPA) divisions within the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and increased coordination with the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of India.
Invisible puppeteer: a call for debt management reform — ORF America

May 28, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

By: Udaibir DasThis article originally appeared in the OMFIF on May 28, 2024. In 2024, the world faces an unprecedented financial challenge. Global debt has soared to a staggering $310tn, catapulting the global debt-to-gross domestic product ratio to an alarming 340%. This colossal debt burden has proven to be a formidable obstacle, with debt risks looming large. The current situation is critical and incomplete. If debt is an economy’s lifeblood, then liabilities are its pulse.
In the News: Sengupta's Paper Cited by the Guardian — ORF America

May 23, 2024 | orfamerica.org | Dhruva Jaishankar

“Air pollution mortality from India's coal power plants: unit-level estimates for targeted policy” which is co-authored by Shayak Sengupta, Fellow, Climate and Energy, Observer Research Foundation America, along with Kirat Singh, Tapas Peshin, Sumil K Thakrar, Christopher W Tessum, Jason D Hill, Inês M L Azevedo and Stephen P Luby was mentioned by the Gaurdian:"The new study from Stanford University looked at the performance of the country’s power plants.