Initiatives of Change and IC Centre for Governance

Among many crises engulfing India and similarly placed countries of Asia, Africa and the Pacific region, the one that is most palpable is the crisis of governance. It affects the life and working environment of millions who consider themselves free citizens of welfare states. In the last half-century, we have witnessed a growing restlessness with the systems and instruments of governance. Available evidence suggests a continuous decline in the quality of governance in most developing countries and a perception of the State being alien to people has gained ground. The IC Centre for Governance serves the needs of society in all areas related to governance. It works to strengthen governance capacity in the government, non-profit and public sector organizations with an extensive programme of research into governance practices.