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=Center for Public Policy Research=

Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) is one of India’s leading research organizations working in the areas of education, livelihood, governance, urban reforms and environment. CPPR’s core strength lies in its ability to conduct professional research, integrating developments across the globe and customizing them in accordance with local demands and requirements. Their mission as an organization is to spread knowledge and awareness through the promotion of research, training and dialogue among key stakeholders in the society.

History
The Centre aims at supporting the creation of an equitable, socially just and environmentally sound society enriched by the principles of democracy and secularism. CPPR started out as a policy think tank constituted as a Trust in 2004 for the purpose of carrying out its objectives for the benefit of the public at large. It was envisioned by a group of young individuals who believed in Freedom of Expression, Rule of Law and Right to Livelihood.

In 2009, the research wing and the consultancy wing of CPPR were bifurcated. Civitas Consultancies emerged as a highly specialized project consultancy firm, based originally in the dynamic city of Kochi, Kerala, to offer Urban, Advisory and Legal services. CPPR continued to anchor the research element. Hand in hand they have created a proven track record of providing optimum solutions with reliable consulting.

Core Focus
As more than half of the world’s population lives in urban areas and over 90 per cent of urban growth is taking place in the developing world, CPPR-Civitas’ core focus has been to find solutions to urban and legal problems and to recommend policy changes, in fields of •	Transport, •	Urban migration, •	Housing, •	Demographic planning, •	Employment, •	Waste management, •	Environment and Green technologies, and •	Corporate responsibility, to name a few.

Organisational structure and Networks
CPPR is known for its solid network with academic institutions, youth and cultural organisations, local bodies and self-help groups. They play active roles in their initiatives. They also partner with national and international organisations and agencies which act as their conduit to the larger section of society. At the helm of the organization is the Chairman, D Dhanuraj, notable political scientist, and columnist for MindTEXT, India. The organization comprises a dynamic team based in Cochin, Chennai and Delhi, with expert domain knowledge across CPPR’s extensive gamut of operations.

Board of Trustees

 * Mr. D. Dhanuraj – Chairman of the board (M.Sc Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. MA Political Science from Madras Christian College, Chennai. Post Graduate Executive Diploma in International Business from LIBA, Chennai.)
 * Mr. Antony Dawson D'silva (M Phil in European Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi)

Advisory Board

 * Prof. K.N. Panikkar - Former Vice - Chancellor, Sri Sankara University, Kalady, Kerala. Noted Historian and well known writer.
 * Dr. Sebastian Paul - Former Member of Parliament, Ernakulam Lok sabha Constituency.
 * Dr. Parth J. Shah - President, Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi. An active policy propagator in India.
 * Prof. Shanta Sinha - Chairperson, National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights. Winner of Raman Magsasay Award 2003.
 * Prof. K.C. Abraham -Professor of Political Science (Retd.), Department of Economics, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Cochin.
 * Dr. John Kurien - Faculty to Centre for Development Studies, Kerala. Leading policy advocator in the area of fisheries.