The Centre for Society and Policy (CSP) is a policy research centre based at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. Established in November 2018, as an interdisciplinary centre for science and technology policy, the centre explores interactions between science, technology, society, and development. The Indian Institute of Science has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research in the various disciplines of science and technology. With the establishment of a policy center, the institute extends its impact of S&T research by looking at the multitude interrelationships between S&T research and policy.
The CSP today addresses several policy agendas including sustainable futures, intellectual property rights, genetic engineering and health, smart cities, livelihood and water futures, informal economic systems, data security, and data economics. The centre is committed to policy engagement and impacting policy at all stages of S&T research.
India Japan Conference 2024 - " Towards Inclusive development"
Organized by Keio University, Japan and Center for Society and Policy, Indian Institute of Science, India.
Sustainability Transitions
Intellectual property models for accelerating sustainability transition. Financially supported by Belmont Forum and NORFACE Joint Research Programme.
Data Economics and Policy
Assessment of economic, policy, legal, regulatory, and standardization issues involved in using public or privately owned data. Financially supported by The India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) and Omidyar Network, India.
AI and Social Responsibility
Reviewing the legal aspect of an AI-driven global framework: This is a joint initiative done with Network Science to understanding the dynamic changes happening in the field of AI, that provide both opportunities and challenges to our society.
Cyber Security
In Collaboration/ partnership with PGCIL, our policy-making is geared towards preventing cyber-attacks and secures data, ensuring the safety information and reducing digital risk.
Health Systems
Policymaking and advocacy for children’s food security, community participation, malnutrition eradication. Financially supported by The Akshaya Patra Foundation.
Urban Systems
Policy prescriptions and insights on the challenges faced by women while availing public transport. Financially supported by DULT, Government of Karnataka, India.
Gender Equity & Advancement
Building a comprehensive gender profile, creating a gender enabling environment at the workplace, enabling for self-growth and career progression. Financially supported by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
