Praskanva Sinharay, Author at Centre for Financial Accountability

Demands and Dispossessions: A Report on Blue Economy

The blue economy is the next economic frontier. That’s the impression which has been created by the intergovernmental bo...

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Why the G20 declaration is far from the triumph it’s being hailed to be

Praskanva Sinharay Aside from a muted criticism of the Ukraine war, the statement is non-committal on climate goals, ene...

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A brief history of the G20

As India prepares to host the 18th edition of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi in early September, the pomp and show...

G20 General International Finance Publications

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G20 in India: The story so far

India holds the Group of 20 (G20) presidency from 1 December 2022 – 30 November 2023, after swapping it with Indon...

G20 General International Finance Publications

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New Global Financial Pact: A Summit Without Substance

Praskanva Sinharay Despite issuing an open letter communicating the significance of the NGFP summit, most leaders of the...

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January 10, 2024

Praskanva Sinharay

Demands and Dispossessions: A Report on Blue Economy

The blue economy is the next economic frontier. That’s the impression which has been created by the intergovernmental bodies and international financial institutions. National governments, business groups and private investors have also jumped into the bandwagon. The oceans are increasingly seen as ...

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April 1, 2024

Praskanva Sinharay

Why the G20 declaration is far from the triumph it’s being hailed to be

Praskanva Sinharay Aside from a muted criticism of the Ukraine war, the statement is non-committal on climate goals, energy transition and addressing Global South concerns. Photo Credits: https://www.g20.org/en/ After much uncertainty about whether G20 leaders would be able to reach a consensus on ...

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August 25, 2023

Praskanva Sinharay

A brief history of the G20

As India prepares to host the 18th edition of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi in early September, the pomp and show on the streets – wall graffiti, banners, manicured walkways, and hoardings with the self-congratulatory ‘Mother of Democracy’ catchphrase supported by images of the Indian P...

G20 General International Finance Publications

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August 25, 2023

Praskanva Sinharay

G20 in India: The story so far

India holds the Group of 20 (G20) presidency from 1 December 2022 – 30 November 2023, after swapping it with Indonesia in 2022, and the 18th edition of the Leaders’ Summit is going to be organised on 9-10 September 2023 in New Delhi. Around thirty heads of states and governments from the membe...

G20 General International Finance Publications

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July 7, 2023

Praskanva Sinharay

New Global Financial Pact: A Summit Without Substance

Praskanva Sinharay Despite issuing an open letter communicating the significance of the NGFP summit, most leaders of the global north did not attend the event. In June 1956, an informal meeting was held in Paris to find a solution for debt-ridden Argentina which, at the time, owed $450 million to we...

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