TERI-NA is by itself the only Indian not-for-profit research institution
with an established presence in North America. In the ever-changing global
order, it is apparent that there is a greater convergence between the
US and India on various strategic issues that are bound to reflect themselves
in the form of higher levels of cooperation on various issues of development.
The strengthening of ties between these two countries, accompanied by
the growing affluence and influence of the Indian diaspora, are compelling
reasons for TERI-NA to become more pro-active in its identified areas
of ability.
Vision
To establish TERI-NA
as the developing country conscience of global policy-makers on issues
of energy, environment, and sustainable development and to mobilize
support towards these issues.
Strategy
For fulfilling the
above vision, TERI-NA would: Continue
to sensitize, through policy analysis and targeted outreach, the decision-makers
and global influencers in North America (US and Canadian Governments,
World Bank, UN agencies, Foundations, the corporate sector) on issues
of importance/concern to developing countries through various media
Inform the
policy-makers in India and other developing countries of the political
and strategic drivers of global policy-making in the US and Canada Mobilize
the support of the Indian diaspora towards developmental investments/grants
in India by providing them with a reliable channel for funneling/managing
such finances towards identified activities. Work with
US organizations responding to USAID programs in India to better orient
such programs to the needs of the country. Strengthen
the networking with leading North American universities to enhance the
delivery of academic courses through the TERI
University by facilitating a regular flow of information on relevant
literature and developments in the curricula.
Continue
to sensitize, through policy analysis and targeted outreach, the decision-makers
and global influencers in North America (US and Canadian Governments,
World Bank, UN agencies, Foundations, the corporate sector) on issues
of importance/concern to developing countries through various media