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OICSD Book Talks: Lessons in state capacity from Delhi’s schools

How do governments translate ambitious education reforms into meaningful outcomes for children? What do Delhi’s schools reveal about the promises – and limits – of building state capacity in India?

Join us for a conversation with Yamini Aiyar, author of Lessons in State Capacity from Delhi’s Schools and former President & CEO of the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. She will be in discussion with Prof. Akshay Mangla (Saïd Business School) and Prof. Nayanika Mathur (School of Anthropology & Museum Ethnography). The event will explore the complexities of governance, accountability, and reform in India’s education system, offering broader insights into the challenges of public policy and development.

The event is organised by the What Works Hub for Global Education and the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development (OICSD).

For more information about the event, please visit the OxfordTalks webpage.

Event details

Event date:
10 October 2025

Event time:
6:30 pm

Time zone:
BST (British Summer Time)

Venue: Somerville College, University of Oxford, Woodstock Road OX2 6HD

Registration: This event is open to the public and will be held in-person only. Registration is required.

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