Contributions at RIS: Advancing Policy Through Strategic Knowledge

Position & Period Worked
Consultant to RIS (Research and Information System for Developing Countries)
September 18, 2001 – September 30, 2002 & January 13, 2003 – July 31, 2003

1. Strategic Research Initiatives

Driving India’s Global Competitiveness in Knowledge-Based Industries

Collaborating with Dr. Nagesh Kumar, my work focused on crafting actionable insights for advancing India’s international competitiveness in knowledge-intensive sectors.

Key Projects:

• A Strategic Approach to Strengthening International Competitiveness in Knowledge-Based Industries (2001–2003)
  • Explored the roles of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, policies and technological efforts in enhancing knowledge-intensive exports
  • Sponsored by: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
• Foreign Direct Investment, Externalities, and Economic Growth (2002)
  • Developed as a background paper for the World Bank’s Global Development Finance 2002
  • Focus: Examined how FDI fosters economic growth and generates externalities in developing countries.
• Foreign Direct Investment, Trade, and Development (2003)
  • Conducted as part of a program initiated by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila

2. Knowledge Contributions

A Diverse Portfolio of Academic Outputs

My contributions span various formats, providing critical insights into industrial development, trade policy, and economic growth.

Books/Monographs:

• Economic Reforms, WTO, and Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Industry: Implications of Emerging Trends (2003) (With Dr. Nagesh Kumar, CMDR Monograph No. 42)

Journal Articles:

• “Liberalization, Firm Size, and R&D Performance: A Firm-Level Study of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry” Journal of Indian School of Political Economy, 14(4), pp. 647–666, 2002
• “Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in India: A Production Function Analysis” The Indian Journal of Economics, 82(327), pp. 582–586, 2002
• “Does Human Development Policy Matter for Economic Growth? Evidence from Indian States” (With Vinoj Abraham), South Asia Economic Journal, 3(1), pp. 77–93, 2002

Working/Discussion Papers:

• RIS-DP #27/2002: Foreign Direct Investment, Externalities, and Economic Growth in Developing Countries
• RIS-DP #40/2003: Liberalization, Firm Size, and R&D Performance in Indian Pharma Industry
• RIS-DP #42/2003: Export Performance of Indian Enterprises in Knowledge-Based Industries
• RIS-DP #43/2003: Export Competitiveness in Knowledge-Based Industries
• RIS-DP #63/2003: Rise of Service Sector Outward Foreign Direct Investment from India

3. Academic Engagement

Disseminating Insights and Influencing Policy

Through seminars and workshops, I contributed to knowledge-sharing and collaborative discussions on pressing economic and industrial issues.

Key Presentations:

1. Economic Reforms, WTO, and Indian Pharma Industry
   • Presented at: CMDR Seminar on Economic Reforms and Health Sector in India, February 11-12, 2003
   • Focus: Examined the intersection of trade policies, industrial competitiveness, and health sector reforms
2. Export Competitiveness in Knowledge-Based Industries
   • Presented at: RIS Workshop on International Competitiveness, July 24, 2003
   • Focus: Analyzed India’s strategic approach to improve high-tech exports

Impact Snapshot: RIS Contributions at a Glance

• 3 Major research projects shaping industrial and trade policies
• 1 Book/monograph influencing discourse on globalization and health sector reforms
• 3 Journal articles contributing to academic and policy discussions
• 5 Working papers addressing FDI, R&D, and export competitiveness
• 2 Seminars fostering policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement

Closing Note:
My tenure at RIS reflects a commitment to integrating rigorous academic research with actionable policy recommendations. These contributions remain pivotal in shaping strategies for India’s economic and industrial development.