The Communication and Policy Engagement team bridges the gap between CSTEP's research and citizens and stakeholders by disseminating findings and fostering dialogue. Through strategic communication, mass media outreach, and stakeholder engagement in the form of events and social media activities, the team ensures that CSTEP's findings effectively inform decision-making and promote sustainable development.


Redefining learning and building at aikyam
With a perfect balance of theory and practice, aikyam’s two-day ‘Tools for Storytelling Workshop’ focused on crucial technical and storytelling aspects, using Ghost. We started off with the basics of stakeholder engagement and tried to understand the interests and concerns of various stakeholders.
The On Think Tanks State of the Sector Report 2024
CSTEP contributed to this year’s State of the Sector report by On Think Tanks, which provides a comprehensive look at the global think tank sector.
This On Think Tanks publication is based on data from a global survey of think tanks. This report was compiled on behalf of On Think Tanks (OTT) by Once Once, using the Open Think Tank Directory database and information provided by 21 partner organisations. For the first time, this year’s survey allowed respondents to remain anonymous at an organisational level.
South Asia | Funding challenges and future prospects for Indian think tanks
The recently published Think Tanks State of the Sector report by On Think Tanks looked at the functioning and role of think tanks across the world, including India. The survey, answered by 11 Indian think tanks, reveals some interesting highlights about them. The number of think tanks in India—both government-led and independent ones are only increasing.
Communication Officer – Visual Design
The Communication Officer (Visual Design) will be a part of the Communication and Policy Engagement team and will be responsible for creating visual communication outputs. The applicant must have a strong understanding of digital and print design and knowledge of various digital channels (including social media), the content formats available within the channels, and how the formats and channels can be leveraged while designing outputs in a creative manner.
Policy Matters [October-December 2024]
Read our quarterly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments
Intern (Library Management)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern for our library management services. The intern will be involved in overseeing the complete revamp of the library management system under the guidance of the Communication and Policy Engagement (CPE) team. She/he will assist in transitioning the physical library to an online system, ensuring efficient cataloguing and inventory management, and streamlining library processes. The role offers an exciting opportunity to aid in enhancing the organisation’s knowledge management system.
Policy Matters [July-September 2024]
Read our quarterly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments
eARTh: Our Planet, Our Art, Our Ideas
The second edition of the eARTh Event was conducted on 20 September 2024 at the Bangalore International Centre, Karnataka.