Third International Conference on Public Policy and Management (ICPPM) 2025
In collaboration with
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
The Third International Conference on Public Policy and Management (ICPPM) 2025 will be conducted by the Centre for Public Policy, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA from June 25th-26th, 2025. The aim of the ICPPM 2025 is to highlight the critical role of institutions, and policy in fostering inclusive and sustainable development, while also building resilience to climate change. The conference seeks innovative and thought-provoking contributions from individuals, doctoral scholars, researchers, academicians, policymakers and implementing agencies. Continuing the previous years, the two-day third ICPPM 2025 will facilitate enriching interdisciplinary conversations through various formats including paper presentations, panel discussions, special addresses, policy round tables and learnings from the field research.
Conference Date: 25th and 26th June 2025
The local government institutions play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable development, especially in developing nations. These institutions act as the primary link between global goals and local realities, translating broad development agendas into context-specific actions. Their proximity to communities positions them uniquely to address sustainability challenges in a manner that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive. This year, ICPPM 2025, is being organized in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, aims to bring together researchers, academics, policy practitioners, and thought leaders to critically engage with the theme, “Building Resilient Communities: Local Governance as a Catalyst to Sustainable Development’. This year, the conference shall focus on active participation and practical learning. It also offers a platform for presenting current research that showcases innovative ideas and diverse perspectives to thought leaders. Young researchers are especially encouraged to get engaged to present their research and get feedback on their research from academicians and practitioners across the globe.
We look forward to welcoming you to our campus and engaging in this exciting exchange of ideas.
Warm Regards,
Prof (Dr.) Rana Singh
While grassroots-level events often do not make national headlines, it is local institutions that often have the greatest potential to influence how ordinary citizens experience democracy in their day-to-day lives. Moreover, even when policies are decided at higher levels of government, it is often the workings of local institutions that shape whether and how citizens can gain access to basic amenities, engage with the state, exercise their rights, and cope with crises. I am excited that my university – Georgia Tech – will be collaborating with CIMP to organize ICPPM 2025 which promises to be an exciting forum in which to bring together scholars, researchers, and policy practitioners to explore the myriad ways in which local institutions can contribute to sustainable development as well as to examine the constraints that they continue to face in this regard. The conference and my university’s partnership with CIMP align well with Georgia Tech’s key goals of addressing critical and complex challenges and contributing to collaborative efforts that advance the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. I look forward to participating in and learning from the stimulating and impactful conversations that this conference will generate.
Warm Regards,
Prof. Anjali Thomas
The increasing frequency and intensity of global challenges—ranging from climate change and natural disasters to socioeconomic inequality and pandemics—underscore the critical need for resilient communities. Resilience is the capacity of communities to adapt, withstand, and thrive in the face of adversities while maintaining progress toward sustainable development. Local governance, as the closest level of government to the people, plays a pivotal role in fostering resilience and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Local governments are uniquely positioned to understand and address their communities' specific needs, vulnerabilities, and strengths. By promoting participatory decision-making, enabling access to resources, and fostering partnerships with stakeholders, they can drive transformative change at the grassroots level. However, limited financial resources, capacity constraints, and insufficient policy coherence often hinder their effectiveness.
The conference will attempt to explore the role of local government in Building Resilient Communities for Sustainable Development, aiming to highlight the strategies, innovations, and partnerships necessary to empower local governments in building resilience and promoting sustainable development. The conference will focus on evidence-based field research to explore tools for localizing the SDGs and fostering resilience and identification of best practices and lessons learned from global and local experiences. The learnings, insights and discussion, as well as, the ongoing collaboration among participants expected to contribute to the sustainable development of developing regions like Bihar.
Building Resilient Communities: Local Governance as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development
Conference Tracks:
Keynote addresses, Special Sessions, Technical Sessions, Panel Discussions, Policy-Round Tables, and learnings from the field research. The papers are invited on the following tracks:-
- Role of local government/institutions in localizing the universal goals—SDGs.
- Policies for the management of natural resources to achieve SDGs and climate change
- Policies on Climate Change and Sustainability in Industry and Agriculture
- Measuring the impact of public policy
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) has been established as an autonomous institution, with active support from the Government of Bihar in the year 2008. The Honourable CM Shri. Nitish Kumar happens to be the Chairman of the institute. It is approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The flagship programme of the institute of accredited by NBA and approved by AIU. CIMP is in Management (Rank Band: 101-125) as per NIRF-2024.
The Institute conducts the following major programmes:
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
- Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGDM)
- Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGDM-IEV)
- Executive programme in management for Government officials (EXPM)
- Management Development programme (MDP)
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is a leading public research university located in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for its strong emphasis on technology and innovation, Georgia Tech consistently ranks among the top public universities in the United States. Founded in 1885 it is classified as an R1 university (highest research activity) and hosts numerous cutting-edge research centers and institutes. It offers degrees in engineering, computing, sciences, business, architecture, and liberal arts ad particularly renowned for its engineering and computing programs, often ranked in the top 10 nationwide. It has more than 45,000 students (undergraduate and graduate) from more than 125 countries.
Academic and R&D Institutes - faculties, industry practitioners, PSUs, Government agencies and Policymakers.
Policy Evaluation Specialist
Early-stage researchers/academicians
Venue: Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna, Bihar
Date: 25th and 26th June, 2025
- Unpublished papers are requested from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders to submit papers addressing the conference theme, "Building Resilient Communities: Local Governance as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development." The aim is to foster a comprehensive dialogue on how local governance can be harnessed to build resilience and achieve sustainable development goals at the grassroots level.
- Early-stage researchers are encouraged to submit their research.
- Authors are invited to submit Abstract (250 words) by 31/03/2025 and Full Paper (6000 to 8000 words) by 30th April 2025.
- Mention Track, at the time of submission.
- Submit at: icppm@cimp.ac.in
- Registered presenters will be provided accommodation on the institute campus.
- Limited Travel grants are available for registered participants, who submit full papers within the stipulated date.
- Interested Academician/Researchers/Practitioners/Policymakers are also invited to register as Participants by 24th June 2025.
Patron:-
Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh
Director, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, Bihar, India
Convenors:-
Prof. Anajli Thomas
Associate Professor in The Sam Nunn School Program in Global Development, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Prof. (Dr.) Debarata Samanta
Assistant Professor, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, Bihar, India Coordinator, Center for Public Policy
Mr. Kumod Kumar
Chief Administrative Officer, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, Chairperson, Center for CSR & ESG Foundation, Patna
Advisory Commitee:-
Prof. Charles Hankla
Director of the International Center for Public Policy, and Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Prof. Anajli Thomas
Director and Associate Professor in The Sam Nunn School Program in Global Development, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Utsav Kumar Singh
Fellow, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi, India
Prof. Anajli Thomas
Associate Professor in The Sam Nunn School Program in Global Development, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Prof. Charles Hankla
Director of the International Center for Public Policy, and Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
- Call For paper publication : 15th January, 2025
- Submission of Abstract (250 words) by : 30th April, 2025
- Submission of Full Paper (6000 to 8000 words) by : 15th May, 2025
- Registration Open : 1st May, 2025
- Registration Close : 24th June, 2025
- Conference dates : 25th and 26th June 2025
Conference Secretariat :
Email: icppm@cimp.ac.in
Telephone: +91 612 2366004, 2366015, 2366021
The Third International Conference on Public Policy and Management (ICPPM) 2025 will be conducted by the Centre for Public Policy, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA from June 25th and 26th, 2025. The aim of the ICPPM 2025 is to highlight the critical role of institutions, and policy in fostering inclusive and sustainable development, while also building resilience to climate change. The conference seeks innovative and thought-provoking contributions from individuals, doctoral scholars, researchers, academicians, policymakers and implementing agencies. Continuing the previous years, the two-day third ICPPM 2025 will facilitate enriching interdisciplinary conversations through various formats including paper presentations, panel discussions, special addresses, policy round tables and learnings from the field research.
Conference Date: 25th and 26th June 2025
The local government institutions play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable development, especially in developing nations. These institutions act as the primary link between global goals and local realities, translating broad development agendas into context-specific actions. Their proximity to communities positions them uniquely to address sustainability challenges in a manner that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive. This year, ICPPM 2025, is being organized in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, aims to bring together researchers, academics, policy practitioners, and thought leaders to critically engage with the theme, “Building Resilient Communities: Local Governance as a Catalyst to Sustainable Development’. This year, the conference shall focus on active participation and practical learning. It also offers a platform for presenting current research that showcases innovative ideas and diverse perspectives to thought leaders. Young researchers are especially encouraged to get engaged to present their research and get feedback on their research from academicians and practitioners across the globe.
We look forward to welcoming you to our campus and engaging in this exciting exchange of ideas.
Warm Regards,
Prof (Dr.) Rana Singh
While grassroots-level events often do not make national headlines, it is local institutions that often have the greatest potential to influence how ordinary citizens experience democracy in their day-to-day lives. Moreover, even when policies are decided at higher levels of government, it is often the workings of local institutions that shape whether and how citizens can gain access to basic amenities, engage with the state, exercise their rights, and cope with crises. I am excited that my university – Georgia Tech – will be collaborating with CIMP to organize ICPPM 2025 which promises to be an exciting forum in which to bring together scholars, researchers, and policy practitioners to explore the myriad ways in which local institutions can contribute to sustainable development as well as to examine the constraints that they continue to face in this regard. The conference and my university’s partnership with CIMP align well with Georgia Tech’s key goals of addressing critical and complex challenges and contributing to collaborative efforts that advance the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. I look forward to participating in and learning from the stimulating and impactful conversations that this conference will generate.
Warm Regards,
Prof. Anjali Thomas
The increasing frequency and intensity of global challenges—ranging from climate change and natural disasters to socioeconomic inequality and pandemics—underscore the critical need for resilient communities. Resilience is the capacity of communities to adapt, withstand, and thrive in the face of adversities while maintaining progress toward sustainable development. Local governance, as the closest level of government to the people, plays a pivotal role in fostering resilience and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Local governments are uniquely positioned to understand and address their communities' specific needs, vulnerabilities, and strengths. By promoting participatory decision-making, enabling access to resources, and fostering partnerships with stakeholders, they can drive transformative change at the grassroots level. However, limited financial resources, capacity constraints, and insufficient policy coherence often hinder their effectiveness.
The conference will attempt to explore the role of local government in Building Resilient Communities for Sustainable Development, aiming to highlight the strategies, innovations, and partnerships necessary to empower local governments in building resilience and promoting sustainable development. The conference will focus on evidence-based field research to explore tools for localizing the SDGs and fostering resilience and identification of best practices and lessons learned from global and local experiences. The learnings, insights and discussion, as well as, the ongoing collaboration among participants expected to contribute to the sustainable development of developing regions like Bihar.
Building Resilient Communities: Local Governance as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development
Conference Tracks:
Keynote addresses, Special Sessions, Technical Sessions, Panel Discussions, Policy-Round Tables, and learnings from the field research. The papers are invited on the following tracks:-
- Role of local government/institutions in localizing the universal goals—SDGs.
- Policies for the management of natural resources to achieve SDGs and climate change
- Policies on Climate Change and Sustainability in Industry and Agriculture
- Measuring the impact of public policy
Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) has been established as an autonomous institution, with active support from the Government of Bihar in the year 2008. The Honourable CM Shri. Nitish Kumar happens to be the Chairman of the institute. It is approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The flagship programme of the institute of accredited by NBA and approved by AIU. CIMP is in Management (Rank Band: 101-125) as per NIRF-2024.
The Institute conducts the following major programmes:
- Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
- Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGDM)
- Two-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGDM-IEV)
- Executive programme in management for Government officials (EXPM)
- Management Development programme (MDP)
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is a leading public research university located in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for its strong emphasis on technology and innovation, Georgia Tech consistently ranks among the top public universities in the United States. Founded in 1885 it is classified as an R1 university (highest research activity) and hosts numerous cutting-edge research centers and institutes. It offers degrees in engineering, computing, sciences, business, architecture, and liberal arts ad particularly renowned for its engineering and computing programs, often ranked in the top 10 nationwide. It has more than 45,000 students (undergraduate and graduate) from more than 125 countries.
Academic and R&D Institutes - faculties, industry practitioners, PSUs, Government agencies and Policymakers.
Policy Evaluation Specialist
Early-stage researchers/academicians
Venue: Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna, Bihar
Date: 25th and 26th June, 2025
- Unpublished papers are requested from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and thought leaders to submit papers addressing the conference theme, "Building Resilient Communities: Local Governance as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development." The aim is to foster a comprehensive dialogue on how local governance can be harnessed to build resilience and achieve sustainable development goals at the grassroots level.
- Early-stage researchers are encouraged to submit their research.
- Authors are invited to submit Abstract (250 words) by 31/03/2025 and Full Paper (6000 to 8000 words) by 30th April 2025.
- Mention Track, at the time of submission.
- Submit at: icppm@cimp.ac.in
- Registered presenters will be provided accommodation on the institute campus.
- Limited Travel grants are available for registered participants, who submit full papers within the stipulated date.
- Interested Academician/Researchers/Practitioners/Policymakers are also invited to register as Participants by 24th June 2025.
Patron:-
Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh
Director, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, Bihar, India
Convenors:-
Prof. Anajli Thomas
Associate Professor in The Sam Nunn School Program in Global Development, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Prof. (Dr.) Debarata Samanta
Assistant Professor, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, Bihar, India Coordinator, Center for Public Policy
Mr. Kumod Kumar
Chief Administrative Officer, Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, Chairperson, Center for CSR & ESG Foundation, Patna
Advisory Commitee:-
Prof. Charles Hankla
Director of the International Center for Public Policy, and Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Prof. Anajli Thomas
Associate Professor in The Sam Nunn School Program in Global Development, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Utsav Kumar Singh
Fellow, Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi, India
Prof. Anajli Thomas
Associate Professor in The Sam Nunn School Program in Global Development, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA.
Prof. Charles Hankla
Director of the International Center for Public Policy, and Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
- Call For paper publication : 15th January, 2025
- Submission of Abstract (250 words) by : 30th April, 2025
- Submission of Full Paper (6000 to 8000 words) by : 15th May, 2025
- Registration Open : 1st May, 2025
- Registration Close : 24th June, 2025
- Conference dates : 25th and 26th June 2025
Conference Secretariat :
Email: icppm@cimp.ac.in
Telephone: +91 612 2366004, 2366015, 2366021