Institutional Strengthening
PDAG works from within systems, engaging with governments, multilateral organisations, and research institutions to strengthen the practical implementation of public policy.
Meaningful scale in development requires working with governments, rather than around them. Durable change is most effectively achieved by strengthening systems from within.
We focus on how departments communicate, how data is utilised, and how decisions are sustained, ensuring policy interventions are integrated into the everyday functioning of the state.
Policy Design & Frameworks
The past seven years
have reaffirmed the
belief that social impact requires
sustained effort to map and
understand the public’s role in
policy design.
Governance & Political Economy PDAG examines how authority operates, how coordination functions across departments, and how trust between institutions and citizens is cultivated or eroded.
Climate & Sustainable Transitions PDAG focuses on people-centred transitions, particularly in regions facing environmental stress or the decline of traditional extractive industries.
Global Mobility & Future of Work Analysing the strategic alignment between India's demographic dividend and acute labour shortages in Europe, focusing on healthcare, STEM, and construction.
Embedded Government Partnerships
PDAG transitioned from
producing research to directly
supporting governments. This
includes partnerships with state
governments, such as Jharkhand,
and engagement with multilateral
institutions, including the World Bank
and the ILO, as a trusted knowledge
partner.
2021-2023
Strategic Advisory to Govt of Jharkhand
Comprehensive policy advisory and strategic communications support to the Chief Minister’s Office and Chief Secretary’s Office.
Ongoing
Knowledge Partnership with Odisha
Partnership with Department of ST & SC Development to enhance tribal welfare programs through culturally sensitive communication framework.
Multi-State
Labour Department Collaborations
Working with labour departments of Jharkhand, Kerala, West Bengal and NITI Aayog on migration policies and welfare boards.
Strategic Communications Advisory
PDAG facilitated high-level outreach to the Chief Minister’s Office and key departments, aligning critical priorities with state policy discussions.
By leveraging strategic media engagement and digital platforms, the project drove public behavior change and institutionalized child-centric investment.
Through #HerPoliticalJourney in collaboration with Twitter India, PDAG launched a policy advocacy initiative designed to amplify the voices of women political functionaries.
Policy Advisory Case Studies
From 2021 to 2023,
PDAG provided comprehensive
policy advisory and strategic
communications support to the
Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) and
the Chief Secretary’s Office.
Information, Awareness and Education Campaigns (IEC) for Migrant Workers
A Case study exploring efficacy of district level IEC in...
State Migrant Control Room
A case study on Systemizing grievance redressal and safe return...
Our Approach
Grounded Insights
Maintaining a constant connection to field realities.
Evidence-Led Strategy
Prioritising data and rigorous analysis over theoretical assumptions.
Institutional Awareness
Acknowledging the internal logic and constraints of the systems it seeks to support.