Policy & Research

Think Tank

Advancing Demographic Intelligence for Better Public Policy

Population change shapes every aspect of society, from health and education to labour markets, urbanisation, governance, and social protection. The Research Wise Think Tank exists to place demographic intelligence at the centre of public policy through independent research, policy dialogue, knowledge production and long-term thinking.

Our Foundation

Mission

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to produce evidence-based demographic and social policy insights, foster informed policy dialogue, and enhance public understanding of demographic data that strengthen long-term decision-making. We envision an independent think tank that provides a credible, science-driven perspective on various issues in India and globally.

Strategic Priorities

We position demography as central to understanding policy challenges related to development, inequality, public health, governance, labour, and social change. The Think Tank seeks to: foreground population dynamics in policy debates; bridge academic demographic research with public and policy discourse; promote evidence-based and historically grounded thinking on social issues.

Our Approach

We bring together expertise from demography, public health, economics, sociology, political science, and related disciplines to examine complex social challenges from multiple perspectives. Through research, dialogue, and public engagement, we contribute independent ideas that help shape better policies and strengthen public understanding.

Our Initiatives

Areas of Engagement

Policy Dialogues & Public Forum

We host policy dialogues and expert panels on demographic topics, including our flagship Census Series. These forums bring together policymakers, researchers, and civil society to discuss migration, urbanization, aging, youth, gender, and social justice from a demographic lens.

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Demography & Policy Lab

Our labs conduct thematic research clusters and pilot studies in collaboration with universities. We run field experiments and rapid assessments to inform social policy through demographic data.

Demographic Futures & Scenario Planning

We develop demographic projections and scenario models using AI-assisted tools, analyzing the impact of demographic changes on labor, health, education, and regional inequalities.

Data Literacy & Public Engagement

We simplify demographic data for the public through myth-busting briefs, infographics, podcasts, and outreach to schools and colleges, enhancing public understanding of demographic issues.

Scholarly Engagement & Fellowships

Supporting emerging researchers through fellowships, mentoring, working papers, collaborative research, and academic exchange that contribute to nurturing the next generation of demographic scholarship.

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