Pune/Delhi, July 04: The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), one of India’s premier institutions in economics and public policy, and Konsult Komal, a boutique strategic advisory and policy consultancy, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration in public policy, governance, policy research and institutional capacity building.
The collaboration brings together GIPE’s academic excellence and research capabilities with Konsult Komal’s experience in government advisory, public policy, governance and strategic communications. By fostering stronger linkages between academia and practice, the partnership seeks to support evidence-informed policymaking, institutional strengthening and knowledge creation across the public sector.
The collaboration will provide a platform for joint engagement in policy research, governance advisory, programme evaluation, institutional strategy, executive education, capacity-building initiatives, knowledge products and policy dialogues, contributing to informed decision-making and effective governance.
Professor Umakant Dash, Vice-Chancellor, GIPE, said:
“At GIPE, we believe that impactful public policy emerges through a strong integration of academic research and practical implementation. Our collaboration with Konsult Komal reflects this shared vision of bridging knowledge with action. By combining our research strengths with implementation-oriented policy expertise, we aim to contribute to evidence-based governance, institutional capacity building and meaningful policy outcomes that address contemporary public challenges.
“Komal Gupta, Founder and Principal Consultant, Konsult Komal, said:
“GIPE has played an important role in shaping my own understanding of public policy and governance, making this collaboration particularly meaningful on a personal level. More importantly, it represents an opportunity to bring together academic rigour and implementation-oriented policy expertise in support of governments and public institutions. We look forward to developing high-impact research, advisory and capacity-building initiatives that contribute to stronger institutions, better policymaking and meaningful public outcomes.”
The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both organisations to advancing rigorous research, strengthening institutional capabilities and promoting informed public discourse through interdisciplinary engagement and policy-oriented knowledge partnerships.