Council for International Economic Understanding

Foster Dialogue, Forge Solutions

Champion progress by facilitating open, impactful dialogues between policymakers and industry leaders.

Our Initiatives

Bridge Narratives with Real-world Impact

Channel your expertise to bridge the gap between theoretical discourse and tangible outcomes.

Onboarded Members

Leading Change In
Key Sectors

CIEU - a distinguished, independent think tank based in New Delhi is guided by top policymakers, visionary industry leaders, academics, and globally recognised professionals to drive research, policy innovation, and cross-sector dialogue to build resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking economies.

Bharat Climate Forum

The Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform brings together stakeholders from policy, industry, finance, and research to position India as a global cleantech leader. It fosters self-reliance and drives manufacturing indigenization through detailed strategies, actionable roadmaps,

Capital Square

At CIEU, we recognise that effective financial strategies and policies are crucial for driving economic resilience and progress. Through in-depth research on regulation, innovation, and digital transformation, we aim to promote financial stability and inclusion while strengthening the NBFC sector with actionable insights and policy recommendations.

Geo Economic Hub

A strategic platform - rooted in the belief that the benefits of globalization must reach the last man standing, the Hub bridges domestic and international insights, supporting informed decision-making and driving inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

Vivechana

Vivechana, an exclusive by-invite-only CEO forum under CIEU, aims to shape policies, strategies, and leadership for sustainable growth. Its purpose is to empower CEOs with actionable insights, global perspectives, and collaborative solutions. With a vision to drive inclusive development, Vivechana fosters impactful discussions, policy advocacy, and transformative organizational leadership.

Bharat Ventures

Bharat Ventures is an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem operating at the crossroads of national policy and the builder’s table. Designed as a closed-loop platform, it connects founders, business leaders, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem partners to support the journey from ideas to enterprises and economic impact.

Innovher

Born in Jaipur, Innovher is a venture studio and startup support platform focused on transforming entrepreneurial potential into sustainable enterprise. With a strong commitment to women participation, impact-led ventures, and first-time founders, Innovher combines structured venture-building processes, expert networks, strategic guidance, and capital pathways.

Round Tables

Dynamic Platforms for Policy Innovation
CIEU roundtables offer an exclusive platform for policymakers and industry experts to dissect global challenges and forge transformative solutions. This space fosters diverse perspectives and open-ended innovation.

Panel Discussions

Collaborative Solutions for Public Concerns
Regular panel discussions by CIEU facilitate brainstorming on public issues, leading to actionable roadmaps and interventions in an engaging, thought-provoking environment.

Over a Cup of Coffee

Casual - Insightful Engagements
Our informal discussions with leading experts and policymakers promote open-ended dialogues, ensuring deeper, proactive conversations that broaden understanding and knowledge sharing.

Conclaves

A Convergence of Thought Leaders
CIEU Conclaves brings together established and emerging leaders for in-depth sessions across various sectors, fostering robust leadership and innovative solutions.

Research

Advancing Economic Strategies
We conduct rigorous research to develop strategies, policies, and ideas that empower low- and moderate-income populations to thrive in a dynamic economy, bridging economic growth with grassroots impact.

Policy Papers

Empowering Thoughtful Stewardship
CIEU's policy papers empower stakeholders to responsibly steward new initiatives, technologies, investments, and media, fostering an informed, equitable world that thrives together.

Latest Conferences

Bazaar Goes Digital August 2025

Rethinking the Architecture of Commerce

As India pioneers new digital commerce models, a key question arises: What does the future of commerce look like

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The Credit Summit April 2025

Green Financing – New World of Opportunities

Emerging financial mechanisms and investment strategies that enable NBFCs and financial institutions to unlock green finance opportunities across sectors.

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Bharat Climate Forum Jan 2025

Bharat’s potential as cleantech manufacturing hub

Indigenous manufacturing for accelerating net-zero transition and to become a cleantech manufacturing hub for the world.

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Aironomics 2025
Unlocking India's Blue Skies Economy

Unlocking India’s potential to address air pollution and climate change demands collaboration across public, private, and philanthropic sectors—each playing a distinct role. Governments provide policy direction and funding; the private sector drives innovation and infrastructure; philanthropy bridges gaps through funding, research, and community engagement. Civil society plays a vital role in driving behavior change and ensuring solutions reach the most vulnerable.

Aironomics 2025 – Unlocking India’s Blue Skies Economy will convene high-level stakeholders to shape coordinated strategies for tackling air pollution and climate change. The summit will serve as a platform for government leaders, private sector players, philanthropies, academicians, multilateral and bilateral organizations, and financial institutions to catalyze investment, streamline regulation, and accelerate the large-scale deployment of clean air solutions.

Health and economic impact of air pollution on India

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Bharat Climate Forum 2025
Scaling Cleantech Manufacturing for a Net-Zero, Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat

India has ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, meet 50% of its energy needs from non-fossil sources by 2030, and achieve 30% EV sales penetration for new vehicles by 2030. While significant progress has been made towards these goals, India still faces major challenges in reducing dependence on imported components. Strengthening domestic cleantech manufacturing, therefore, assumes critical importance in reducing vulnerability to external shocks, driving socioeconomic development, and establishing India as a green technology export hub, among other areas.

In this context, and with the aim of identifying what it would take to accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat in cleantech manufacturing, Dalberg and the Council for International Economic Understanding (CIEU) co-hosted the Bharat Climate Forum 2025 on January 10, 2025. The Forum brought together over 300 participants, including policymakers, industry leaders, funders, researchers, and global allies across sectors

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The National Manufacturing Mission blueprint

National Manufacturing Mission - Focused On Cleantech

National Mission for Building Atmanirbhar, Green and Viksit Bharat by 2047

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The Plan Apr 22, 2025

Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform

Accelerating an Atmanirbhar, Green and Viksit Bharat

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Concept Note

Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Mission - Concept Note

Responsibilities, Outcomes, Financial Outlay to achieve by 2030

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Event Report

India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor Conclave 2025

Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward

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VIVECHANA
CEO Roundtables and Transformative Discussions

Working closely with industry leaders creates a tangible impact across sectors, addressing the world's most pressing issues.

At Vivechana, industry leaders are dedicated to creating a world where inclusive growth and measurable impact are paramount. We strive to create life-altering solutions that drive positive changes across industries.