DAKSHIN - Global South Centre of Excellence at @RIS_NewDelhi, formalised its partnership with Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 27 February 2026. The MoU marks an important step toward strengthening India–Thailand institutional cooperation. The partnership seeks to promote joint research, academic exchanges, and collaboration in areas of shared priority including health, agriculture, and digital solutions. We look forward to translating this partnership into impactful collaborations, research, and meaningful outcomes that benefit both countries and the Global South. #IndiaThailand #Collaboration #Agritech #DevelopmentSolutions #SouthSouthCooperation #GlobalSouth #RIS #DAKSHIN @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @dpa_mea @AmbPrashant @SKSharma_World @aparnaray_ifs @Titipol @PV_Chat @TheAtulKaushik @monika_koc56097 @abhimanyu_sdg

With humanitarian aid under strain, #DevelopmentSolutions for protracted #refugee situations are increasingly important. A new World Bank publication makes the case for jobs as pathway to durable solutions: wrld.bg/YCHm50W7zt5

Why North Karnataka Lags Behind South Karnataka in Development? North Karnataka (NK) districts like Kalaburagi, Bidar, & Raichur lag behind South Karnataka (SK) in dev. Bengaluru, Mysuru, & Mangaluru thrive, but NK struggles with poverty & low per-capita income. Let’s unpack the reasons & solutions. #Karnataka #RegionalDisparity #RaiseYourVoiceForUttarakarnataka Historical Roots: NK was split b/w Hyderabad’s Nizam & Bombay Presidency pre-independence. Nizam’s feudal system neglected education & irrigation. SK, under Mysore’s Wodeyars, saw early investments in infra & education. History set the stage. #NorthKarnataka Geographical Challenges: NK lies in the Deccan Plateau’s dry zone, with low rainfall & scarce water resources. SK benefits from better rainfall, rivers like Cauvery, & fertile land. Poor irrigation in NK limits agriculture, a key economic driver. #KarnatakaDevelopment Economic Imbalance: Bengaluru alone contributes >50% of Karnataka’s revenue, pulling funds & focus to SK. NK’s 14 districts get meager budgets (e.g., ₹1300 cr vs. Bengaluru’s ₹1500 cr in 2017-18). Low tax collection in NK worsens the gap. #EconomicDivide Infra & Connectivity: NK lacks robust roads, railways, & urban hubs. It takes 16-18 hrs to reach Bengaluru from NK, which is costly & inaccessible for many. SK’s Mysuru & Mangaluru have better connectivity, attracting investment. #Infrastructure Education & Employment: NK has fewer schools & colleges than SK. In 1983, Mysore had 11,763 primary schools vs. NK’s 7,789. Limited education leads to low skill levels & migration to cities like Bengaluru or Mumbai. #EducationGap Political Neglect: Most CMs hail from SK, leading to bias in resource allocation. NK’s representation in govt jobs is low (e.g., 12% gazetted posts vs. SK’s 47% in 2002). Political focus on Bengaluru overshadows NK’s needs. #PoliticalBias Solutions – Invest in Infra: Expand canal systems like Mysuru’s to boost NK’s irrigation. Complete projects like Upper Krishna faster. Improve roads & rail to connect NK to Bengaluru & other hubs. #DevelopmentSolutions Economic & Education Boost: Create economic hubs in Hubballi & Kalaburagi with IT/industrial parks. Scale up schools, colleges, & skill programs like PMKVY to empower NK’s youth & reduce migration. #SkillDevelopment Policy & Equity: Increase budget allocations for NK’s 14 districts. Strengthen Article 371-J implementation for Kalyana Karnataka. Foster local leadership to prioritize NK’s needs. #NorthKarnataka

End the week with a dose of innovation! ✨ Discover groundbreaking solutions to today’s biggest development challenges and disability-friendly tools on the ADB SEADS website. Explore now: seads.adb.org #SEADSforGrowth #DevelopmentSolutions #Sustainability

Empowerment starts small, but it's the collective commitment that fuels global change. #ARDA #TogetherWeCan #DevelopmentCommunication #SustainableLivelihoods #PeaceAndDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #WomenParticipation #LocalApproaches #CommunityBuilding #DevelopmentSolutions

Register by today to nominate a project for 2025 @isdb_group #IsDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics, and complete your submission by 3/11/2024. Read more: isdbinstitute.org/nomination… #Islamicfinance #Developmentsolutions #SDGs

Closing in two weeks: Submit your nominations for 2025 @isdb_group Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics by 3/11/2024 for an opportunity to win up to USD 100,000. Learn more: isdbinstitute.org/nomination… #Islamiceconomics #Developmentsolutions #SDGs

Three weeks to register to nominate a project for the 2025 @isdb_group Prize for Impactful Achievement in #IslamicEconomics! Learn more: isdbinstitute.org/nomination… #SDGs #IslamicFinance #DevelopmentSolutions

#WorldSBK #riders #willhave #two #developmentsolutions at #BarcelonaCatalunyaCircuit: For the first European round, #WorldSBK #riders #willhave #two #developmentsolutions already tried in testing: an SC1 front and an SCX for the rear Following the two… dlvr.it/T4FBmB

Being one of the panelists at the #Sudan conference and presenting #DevelopmentSolutions @UNDP_Sudan have implemented in the 🇸🇩 #crisis to enable #AccessToWater and #AccessToLivelihoods in partnership with stakeholders at #community level. #StayAndDeliver for 🇸🇩 #SudanCrisis

All set for the conference "Navigating 🇸🇩 Sudan's Conflict" Research Insights & Policy Implications. Great to reconnect with all supporters of #Sudan and contribute with #UNDP experience in providing #DevelopmentSolutions in #CrisisSettings

🌍#Development is one of the most pressing issues the world is facing. Which projects can durably impact global economies and change lives? Our #DevelopmentSolutions blog series can give you some valuable insights from experts. Check out here 👉bit.ly/37pznNq

Top LearnDash Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Development Solutions in 2024 Visit at: wbcomdesigns.com/learndash-m… #LearnDash #mobileapps #iosandandroid #androiddevelopment #developmentsolutions #LMS #wordpress #wbcomdesigns #appsforiosandandroiddevelopments #bestmobileapps

⭐️ Celebrating 5 years of success! Jharkhand's Micro Irrigation Scheme reached 9800 smallholder farmers, irrigating 9600 acres, turning fallow lands fertile with cropping intensity soaring by 200-250%, resulting in reduced migration. Join us in applauding the program's impact on food, nutrition security, and household incomes! 👏🌾 #ImpactfulResults #FarmersSuccess #SustainableDevelopment #DevelopmentSolutions #TransformingIndia

Meet Ngoni Marimo, #MuthengoDevelopmentSolutions Senior Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and Strategy Practice. Get to know more about his work and more on the areas of expertise developmentsolutions.co.zw/o… #meettheteam #monitoringevaluation #developmentsolutions

Okay, I'll say it. An EPA boat that burns gasoline seems a bit...odd! #GreenStarMarine #ProductDevelopment #Innovate #DevelopmentSolutions #PropellingTheFuture #EPAboats

From concept to execution, our development services are tailored to meet the unique needs of all decentralized businesses. #DevelopmentSolutions #Decentralized

What a way to end off the week with our three day training program ending today. Thank you to @BrotFur our partners in supporting this Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation PME training. A successful program in equipping project managers and M&E officers. #developmentsolutions

HAPPENING NOW Day 2: Training for theory based Planning, #MonitoringEvaluation systems in partnership with @BrotFur supporting organisations to think differently about programmes and monitoring evaluation to achieve result oriented outcomes. #Developmentsolutions

Understanding how different types of #innovations impact an economy sheds light on #developmentsolutions