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Veda Vaidyanathan

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Asia-Africa Researcher • Fellow @CSEP_Org • Affiliate: @HarvardAsia, @ics_delhi • Former: @PrincetonPIIRS, @HarvardYenching
New Delhi, India vedavaidyanathan.com Joined March 2009
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I examine multiple facets of India’s devt coop w/ countries in Africa & utilizing a case study of @barefootTILONIA, argue that grassroots org's that find innovative, low-cost, tech solutions to devt challenges can help govts & multilaterals craft inclusive, sustainable policies.
UNU-WIDER @UNUWIDER Mar 29, 2023
Can grassroot organizations help governments build inclusive, sustainable policies? This new #WIDERWorkingPaper by @vedavn examines #SouthSouth development cooperation through an Indian grassroot organization's solar programme in Africa: go.unu.edu/5yvBV

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“Innovations in development rarely travel across borders because they are shaped by local political economies, social structures & state capacities. In recent years, a number of African govts have begun exploring the Indian SHG-based livelihoods framework.” I write for @the_hindu
The Hindu Comment @TheHinduComment Apr 17
#Comment | India’s rural transformation is no longer just a domestic story, with SHG-led models empowering millions of women and now shaping development pathways across the Global South.
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Always a pleasure listening to @AnilSooklalji. On four consecutive G20 Presidencies from India to Indonesia and now South Africa… “What this demonstrates is the Global South can provide solutions and can lead…”
Sidhant Sibal Verified account @sidhant Nov 15, 2025
"Africa is capable of showing leadership, it is a boost for the global south,' South Africa's High Commissioner to India
@AnilSooklalji on the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg; Points to issues like debt sustainability, critical minerals issues to be focus at the summit.
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It’s been 10 months, 10 themes, and an array of insights! Today, we close The Africa-India Global Dialogue Series with our final episode.

Register here & join us as we reflect, celebrate, and look ahead: csep.org/event/shared-h…

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csep.org Shared Histories, Emerging Futures: Africa and India in a Multipolar World - CSEP  The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD hosted the final episode of The Africa-India Global Dialogue Series, titled "Shared Histories,...
Centre for Social and Economic Progress Verified account @CSEP_Org Oct 28, 2025
The final dialogue in the #AfricaIndiaGlobalDialogue Series is here! Hosted by @CSEP_Org & @NEPAD_Agency, the session explores how Africa and India can shape a fairer, multipolar world through deeper trade, finance & diplomacy. Join the conversation → csep.org/event/shared-h… #India #Africa #GlobalSouth #Development @DavRas @UNDP @vedavn @GopaulP
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Spoke at a @CIGIonline panel on the geopolitics of digital payments. As we explore Africa-India digital ties at @CSEP_Org, I stressed: the Global South isn’t just adopting tech, it’s shaping norms, new frontiers of cooperation are emerging, and so is a multipolar digital future.
CIGI Verified account @CIGIonline Sep 24, 2025
At the first panel of the global Future of Digital Finance conference, the Geopolitics of Alternative Digital Payment Systems, experts discussed the approaches countries and conglomerates to digital finance structures, and how the Global South is actively shaping the shift.

cigionline.org/events/the-fut…

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