
K Jafar
Assistant Professor
Madras Institute of Development Studies 79, II Main Road, Gandhinagar, Adyar, Chennai 600020Telephone: 0091-44-24412589 24411574 24420204 24419771; Extn: 305; Fax: +91 - 44 - 24910872
E-mail: jafar@mids.ac.in / jafkizha@gmail.com
Web: http://www.mids.ac.in/jafar/
Education
- Post-Doctoral Research (2014-2016): Council for Social Development, Hyderabad (ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship).
- Online Certificate Course in 'Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology in the Internet Age' (2014-15): Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
- Doctoral Research (2007-2014): National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore (University of Manipal).
- M.A - Economics (2004-2006): Dr. John Matthai Centre, Thrissur (University of Calicut, Kerala)
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor: Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai (December 2017- )
- Assistant Professor: School of Livelihoods and Development, Tata Institute of Social Science, Hyderabad (June - December 2017)
- Assistant Professor: Council for Social Development, Hyderabad (February - May 2017)
- Post-Doctoral Fellow: Council for Social Development, Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad (June 2014-November 2016)
- Research Associate (Teaching Assistant): University Research Centre, Azim Premji University, Bangalore, Karnataka (August 2013-May 2014)
- Research Associate: School of Social Sciences, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore (January - July 2013)
- Research Assistant: Planning Commission research unit attached to Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum, Kerala, (January- July 2007)
Area of Research
Interested in development with focus on its link with education, labour migration, financial inclusion, local planning, informality, IPRs and gender
Fellowships / Awards
- Publication Grant- Indian Council for Social Science Research, New Delhi (2016)
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Indian Council for Social Science Research, New Delhi (2014-2016)
- Exeter University Presidential Scholarship Grant- International Exeter, University of Exeter, UK (July 2010)
- Institutional Doctoral Fellowship- National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore (RBI Programme on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Economic Issues August 2007-July 2012)
Guest Lectureships / Visiting Fellowships
- Visiting Faculty: School of Public Policy and Governance, Tata Institute of Social Science, Hyderabad (December 2016-April 2017)
- Summer School Fellow: International Exeter, University of Exeter, United Kingdom, July 3-23, 2010
Books
- Education, Migration and Human Development: Kerala Experience", Rawat Publications, Jaipur 2018.
Journal Papers
- "Access to Medicines and Performance of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry: Examining India's Experience in the New Patent Regime", Journal of Health Management, Volume 20, Issue 4, October 2018 (Page: 411-426) [with P Sajna]
- "Education and its Discontents: Investigating Barriers to Schooling among Denotified and Nomadic Communities", Journal of Social Inclusion Studies, Volume: 4, Number: 1-July 2018 (Page 80-103) [with Kalpana Kannabiran, Sujit Kumar Mishra and Soumya Vinayan]
- "Pattern of Public Expenditure and Social Development: Implications on Education-Led Development in Kerala, India", AIJESS, March, 2016, (Page:18-27)
- "Status of Muslim Women in Kerala: A Study of Female Age at Marriage in Malappuram District". Hyderabad Social Development Papers, Volume: 3, Number: 1-3, December 2015 (Page: 23-45)
- "Women's Social Opportunity in Kerala: A Case for Looking beyond 'Traditional' Indicators". AIJESS, August 2015, (Page: 12-24)
- "Reservation and Women's Political Freedom: Candidates' Experience from Three Gram Panchayats in Kerala, India". Social Change, Volume: 43, Number: 1, March 2013 (Page: 79-97)
- "Mass Education-Led Growth and Non-Agrarian Villages: Long-term Results of the Kerala Model". Oxford Development Studies, Volume: 38, Number: 1, March 2010 (Page: 25-42) [with Narendar Pani]
Book Chapters
- "MGNREGS, SHGs and Women Empowerment: The Dynamic Role of Migration and Culture in Kerala". In "Flagship Programmes: Impact, Problems and Challenges Ahead", edited by K.P. Kumaran, P.K. Nath, K. Prabhakar, and N. Kalpalatha (pp: 153-168). New Delhi: Academic Foundation, 2017
Published Reports
- "Socio-Economic Status and Educational Attainment and Challenges of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes: A study of (a) Western & Northern States - Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh (b) Southern States - Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry" Final consolidated report revised, compiled and edited by Kalpana Kannabiran, Sujit Kumar Mishra, Soumya Vinayan and K. Jafar. Council for Social Development, Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad July 2017
- "Mana Vooru Mana Pranalika (Our Village, Our Plan) Telangana: A Rapid Concurrent Survey" August 2014. Jointly written report: Published by Council for Social Development, Hyderabad, October 2014 (Joint Work)
Mimeo/Personal Archives
- "Capabilities, Growth and Non-Agrarian Villages: Second Phase of the Kerala Model". National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore. (2008) [with Narendar Pani]: Click here to Read
- "Social Networks and Labour Market: The experience of Malayalee Workers in Bangalore, India". MPRA Paper 64754, (2009)
- "A note on Decentralised Planning Initiative: Possible Lessons from the Kerala experience" MPRA Paper 65710, (2014)
Research Paper Presentations / Lectures
- 'Migration and Urban Informal Labour Market: A Study of Labour Addas in the City of Hyderabad, India': Development Convention 2018 on 'India at Seventy: New Development Challenges 'organised at Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore: April 24-25 2018 [with Poulomi Bhattacharya]
- 'The Plantation Economy of Assam: A study on Informality and Financial Inclusion': International Conference on "India after 25 years of Economic Reforms: What's achieved? What's ahead?" organised by School of Economics, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod: March 1-3, 2018 [with Proma Bhattacharjee]
- 'Informal Economy of Hyderabad': Orientation lecture on Field Survey for MA Development Studies and MA Rural Development and Governance semester-1 students at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad: 26th July 2017
- 'Migration and Development: Reflections from Malappuram' in "Global Expat-Keralites Meet" organized by KSSP Kerala at Kannur: 02-04-2017
- 'Financing Social Development in Telangana State: Prospects and Challenges' in National Seminar on Institutions and Millennial Concerns in Development, held at Department of Economics, Government College, Kasaragod: December 15- 16, 2016
- 'Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Local Development'- Frontier lecture on "Development Communication" at Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, SAFI Institute of Advanced Study, Vazhayoor, Kerala: August 5, 2016
- 'Application of Digital Resources for Social Science Teaching and Research' in Capacity Building Workshop conducted for college teachers at Vatanapplly Orphanage, Trichur- Kerala: May 4- 5, 2016
- 'Pattern of Public Expenditure: Implications on Kerala's Development Experience' in national seminar on "Planning and Budgeting for 2016 in India: Problems and Prospects", at Amal College of Advanced Studies, Nilambur, Malappuram: March 8-9, 2016
- 'Migration and Process of Human Development: Revisiting Kerala's Experience', in national seminar on 'Development Experience of Kerala: Issues and the Way Forward' at Government College Malappuram, Kerala: February 28-March 1& 2, 2016
- 'New Patent Regime and Indian Pharmaceutical Industry: Revisiting the Public Health Concerns': International conference "The Evolving Regime in Intellectual Property Protection", jointly organised by CESP-JNU, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and the Third World Network (TWN) under the umbrella of the Health Economics Association of India (HEAI), at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi: 2-4, November, 2015 [with P. Sajna]
- 'Mass-Education, Migration and Development in Kerala: Alternative Narratives and Concerns': Fourth International Congress on Kerala Studies- Sector-wise Seminar (vii) 'Migration and welfare of NRIs: Organised by AKG Centre for Research and Studies, at Malabar Christian College, Calicut Kerala: 24-05-2015
- 'Women Empowerment and Kerala's Development Achievements: Looking beyond "Traditional" Indicators': ICSSR sponsored national seminar on "Empowerment of Women: In the light of Globalisation in Kerala", at MES Asmabi College, Kodungallur, Kerala: December 17-18 2014
- 'MGNREGS, SHGs and Women Empowerment-The Dynamic Role of Migration and Culture in Kerala': National Seminar on "Flagship Programmes: Impact, Problems and Challenges Ahead", organised by Centre for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad: November 19 - 21, 2014
- 'Sustainability of Urban Water Bodies-A Tale of Two Cities': International Symposium on 'Integrated Water resources management' held on February 19-21, 2014 at Centre for Water Resources Development and Management, Kozhikode Kerala: [with H.S.K. Nathan & L. Hari]
- 'Between Gender and Minority Status: A Study on Muslim Women in Kerala': Panel discussion with author - organised by MAYA, raintree and GAIA on World Women's Day at Changampuzha Hall, Sahitya Academy, Thrissur, Kerala: March 8th 2014
- 'Remittances and Kerala Economy': "Kerala Development Congress" conducted by KSSP Kerala in association with department of economics & department of political science, Maharajas College, at Ernakulam, Kerala: December 25-28, 2013
- 'Education, Occupation and Social Opportunity- Women's Experience in Malappuram, Kerala': National Conference on 'Economic Reforms, Growth and Social Welfare' at Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, Kerala: 16-18 December, 2013
- 'Survey Insights': Orientation programme for the Field Assistants selected for research project on 'Remote Village Electrification in India through Solar Home Systems- Assessments and Options' at National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore: 18-20 September, 2013
- 'Dynamics of Education in Malappuram, Kerala: The Role of Migration, Regional Diversity and Social Groups': International conference on "Grassroots Social Development" organised by Center for Information and Guidance- India in association with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chennai, and University of Calicut, at Calicut, Kerala: February 4-6, 2013
- 'Sustainability of Urban Water Bodies: A Tale of Two Cities': URBIO 2012 (Urban Biodiversity Conference - 2012) held at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: 8-12 October 2012 [with H.S.K. Nathan & P.L. Borgohain]
- 'Informal Finance: Possibilities of alternatives': Workshop on 'Contemporary Indian Economy' organised by CONCERN & CCS at Centre for Contemporary Studies, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore: 17th July 2012
- 'Local' Health In-Equity: An Emerging Challenge for 'Global' Leadership?': International Exeter, University of Exeter, United Kingdom: July 23rd 2010 [with Sumanth. S.K & Yashwant. S.C.]
- 'Education, Growth and Human Development in Kerala': Talk at Department of Economics, Dr. John Matthai Centre, University of Calicut: September 15th 2009
- 'Non-Agrarian Village Economies: Second Phase of the Kerala Model': Talk at National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore: February 6, 2008 (with Narendar Pani)
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