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Vivek Agarwal
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Country Director, India at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change | Sustainability Expert | Technology Strategist | Global Development Leader
1/ Why does bad content go viral while thoughtful content gets ignored?

I used to stay off social media because of this. Clickbait thrives, recycled ideas get traction, and credible voices struggle to be heard.
February 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Tony Blair Institute has been working in Odisha for more than 18 months, focusing on its economic growth.

This year’s budget brings a critical push for infrastructure, jobs, and sustainabilitybut execution will determine the real impact.

Here’s how it stacks up. 🧵👇
February 3, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Pleased to discuss my #UnionBudget2025 expectations with ETNowHindi:

Priorities to shape India’s future:

👉🏻 Green Energy

👉🏻 Tax Reforms

👉🏻 Manufacturing Revival

The big test? Balancing growth, fiscal discipline, and navigating global challenges.

What should be India’s top focus this Budget?
January 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Breaking into the World Bank can feel challenging, but with the right steps, it’s achievable. Having navigated this path myself, here are five ways to get started: 🧵
January 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Governance shaped by AI demands more than ambition, it needs vision. In my latest for Fortune India, I explore how Maharashtra can lead the way with an inclusive and adaptive AI policy.
January 17, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Excited to announce that the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh & the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change have partnered to modernize the state’s higher education ecosystem. A transformative step to prepare students for a dynamic global economy!
January 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Public policy careers aren’t linear, but they’re deeply rewarding. How do you stand out in a crowded field? By cultivating a viewpoint that drives real change.

Here’s a thread on the pathways to building a meaningful career in policy. 👇
January 10, 2025 at 5:16 AM
1/ Specialist or Generalist? The real secret to impactful careers in public policy lies in mastering both. You don’t have to choose—be T-shaped. 🧵
January 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM