Track II Dialogue on Climate Change and Energy
It was felt that a strong strategic India-United States partnership on climate change, building on existing ties and rapidly evolving climate positions, would present a unique opportunity to deliver diplomatic, environmental and economic gains on both sides, such as job creation and energy security.
An enhanced bilateral relationship can foster progress on an urgent issue and catalyze the multilateral negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the aftermath of the Copenhagen Summit. Rapid evolution in the climate positions of India and the United States in recent months presents the possibility of even greater progress between these two essential countries, as illustrated by parallel statements by Indian Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh and U.S. President Barack Obama, as well as leadership in both countries.
However, impediments in the form of political differences on both sides have obstructed the strong case for cooperation on climate change issues and therefore heighten the case for non-governmental collaboration, in a manner that complements and informs formal diplomatic relations. Experience with the U.S. – India nuclear agreement suggested that a complementary process to the official bilateral negotiations, or “Track II”, led by civil society actors, can help governments delineate options for collaboration, foster communication and trust, and discuss implementation issues.

Aspen Institute India-Aspen Institute USA Joint Annual Roundtable on Communications Policy
The Joint Roundtable on Communications Policy is an annual Roundtable co-hosted by Aspen Institute India and the Communications and Society Program of the Aspen Institute USA. The Roundtable is a private roundtable of 25-30 business executives, government leaders, and visionaries from the United States and India. The Roundtable examines the impact of IT, Communications and Technologies on society, individuals and businesses within India, and its affects on the United States and the rest of the world.

Roundtable on ‘Are We Fighting Poverty Effectively?’ with Prof. Abhijit Banerjee
May 20, 2008, New Delhi
The roundtable discussion focused on the many policy initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to tackle education and public health delivery. Since these two issues in large part inform the debate on poverty in India, the roundtable dialogue focused on problems, challenges, solutions and the way forward.
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Seminar on 'Right to Education: Actions Now' with Dr.Amartya Sen.
December 19, 2007, New Delhi
Keeping in mind the dire state of the education system in India, especially at the primary and secondary level, Aspen Institute India brought together an interactive workshop on the ‘Right to Education: Actions Now’ in collaboration with Shiksha and CII. Nobel Laureate, Prof. Amartya Sen, addressed academics, scholars, teachers, students and policy makers on the urgent need for reform in this sector and next steps forward.
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Social Entrepreneurism in the Healthcare Sector in India: Leadership Conference on Best Practices
November 19-20, 2005, New Delhi
The Conference on Social Entrepreneurism in the Healthcare Sector in India brought together exemplary leaders in social healthcare in India to share their experiences and to determine common success factors and best practices. The goal of the Conference was to utilize such best practices as a basis for encouraging new social entrepreneurism, improving social healthcare standards and favourable policy making.
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