EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 32 MIN
Trust Before Policy: Why Communities Matter
from All Things Policy · host Takshashila Institution
In a society marked by a trust deficit, even the best solutions run into limits. This episode explores how intentional, hyper-local communities can lower transaction costs, unlock participation, and improve public outcomes.Malathi Renati and Sowmya Prabhakar unpack the role of culture, community, and grassroots action in building social capital and why, without it, policy alone rarely delivers.Are you passionate about shaping India's future? Keen to find solutions for India's most pressing challenges? Look no further than Takshashila's Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy. This 48-weekend programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to pivot to a meaningful career in public policy. Apply at school.takshashila.org.in/pgp by June 1st. The programme begins by June 20th. Hope to see you there!All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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In a society marked by a trust deficit, even the best solutions run into limits. This episode explores how intentional, hyper-local communities can lower transaction costs, unlock participation, and improve public outcomes.Malathi Renati and Sowmya Prabhakar unpack the role of culture, community, and grassroots action in building social capital and why, without it, policy alone rarely delivers.Are you passionate about shaping India's future? Keen to find solutions for India's most pressing challenges? Look no further than Takshashila's Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy. This 48-weekend programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to pivot to a meaningful career in public policy. Apply at school.takshashila.org.in/pgp by June 1st. The programme begins by June 20th. Hope to see you there!All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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