A non-profit Global South initiative

Make the voice of 500 crore people heard and understood.

Tapovan Centre for Contemporary Research connects science, society and policy across 130 Global South countries — generating knowledge, nurturing ethical thinking, and building partnerships for shared human wellbeing.

130
Global South countries
500cr
People represented
2007
Registered, Goa
Vision & mission

Knowledge, connecting cultures, inspiring humanity.

Vision

To shape a sustainable, equitable and humane future by advancing the knowledge architecture of the Global South.

Mission

To generate, integrate and share interdisciplinary knowledge; connect science with society and policy; nurture ethical and innovative thinking; and build partnerships that advance human wellbeing, sustainability, and the collective aspirations of the Global South's 130 countries.

3
Activity verticals
4
Lectures held yearly in Goa
4
GS-JSSSPA journal issues a year
180
Countries in the Global ManavNama Index
What we do

Three verticals, one shared future.

From lectures in Goa to a quarterly international journal to policy briefs read across the Global South.

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Outreach

  • Lectures, workshops and webinars
  • PhD and MSc mentorship
  • Biennial Global South Meet
02

GS-Journal

  • GS-JSSSPA, quarterly & peer-reviewed
  • CCR Press (TPA) and editorial boards
  • Annual Global South Award
03

GS-Briefs / Books / Index

  • Global ManavNama Index for 180 countries
  • Policy briefs each April and September
  • Documentary film and field-study reports

Professionals, students, citizens of all ages — you are invited.

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