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Our Pillars

The Dialogue aims to promote a progressive policy discourse in India by connecting people with important issues and fostering citizen participation.

Research

We conduct cutting-edge primary and secondary research

Stakeholder Engagement

We engage with policymakers, industry and experts

Public Discourse

We engage with public through different forms of consultations

Media Engagement

We get extensively featured and published in top tier media

The Dialogue operates across diverse work verticals, aiming to address the complex challenges of the digital age and drive sustainable, inclusive, and forward-looking solutions.
Data Governance, Privacy and GovTech Solutions

Analysing policy challenges in digital tech, leveraging data for faster services, and studying regulations’ impact on technology. This vertical also studies the impact of emanating policy and regulations on the data-driven technology ecosystem.

Platform Regulation

Comprehensive research initiatives and active stakeholder participation to address critical topics related to platform regulation and online safety to balance innovation with user rights and well-being.

Gender and Tech

Exploring the intricate interplay between gender dynamics and technological advancements to offer actionable recommendations to promote an inclusive and empowering technological future.

Digital Economy: FinTech, E-Commerce and Digital Tax

Research and discourse on key drivers of the digital economy, i.e. FinTech and E-commerce. This vertical also delves into cross-border taxation issues and domestic direct and indirect tax issues, keeping the growth of the digital economy at the core.

Online Gaming Regulatory Regime

Formulating policy recommendations and insights through empirical research and stakeholder engagement to explore multifaceted for an informed and responsible online gaming policy landscape.

Internet and Telecommunication

Research-driven public policy discourse on issues arising from the convergence of internet and telecommunication services and Satellite Communication.

Competition Law and Policy

Research, capacity building and thought leadership initiatives on sector-agnostic and digital market-focused themes in competition.

Emerging Technologies: AI

Drive research and foster meaningful discourse around the ever-evolving AI and online gaming landscape, propelling thought leadership in emerging technologies.

At the forefront of technology policy, we pioneered groundbreaking research,
facilitated policy reforms, and fostered cross-sector collaborations, catalysing a progressive digital ecosystem.

At The Dialogue, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our young policy professionals. This core group, integrating subject matter experts seamlessly, ensures dynamic and efficient project approaches. Our team’s commitment forms the bedrock, allowing us to navigate challenges and deliver impactful results.

Our Partners

The Dialogue partners with diverse stakeholders to collaboratively develop innovative ideas rooted in research to enrich the broader tech policy.

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Uncover the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's newest directive regarding AI application, which is reshaping digital frameworks. Authored by Jameela Sahiba (Senior Programme Lead - AI) and Kamesh Shekar (Senior Programme Lead - Privacy, Dataโ€ฆ

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The potential impact of the bill on startups remains uncertain, with concerns raised about the indirect consequences they may face. Provisions such as restrictions on tying and bundling could limit startups' ability to leverage services offered by platforms.

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