The book discusses public policy, business strategies, building diverse and inclusive societies, securing climate justice, and building business resilience for the future, analyzing India and Europe simultaneously with the help of comparative design along with dedicated chapters on single country or region from the two entities. Situated in the contemporary times, the book dives into some of the most pressing issues of our times in two entities known for their diverse societies and democratic outlook. The book delves into domestic and international aspects when looking at the formulation and implementation of public policy. It also deals with the changing geo-political realties and how that has impacted domestic concerns and policies. From literature and theoretical contributions, the book has quantitative and qualitative chapters suitable for expert as well as general reading.

This book is a valuable resource not just for university students, but research community, think tanks and people in governance; largely those involved in public policy. Importantly, this book would also serve as an important resource for scholars of international studies. The scholars of comparative public policy would find this book a much need addition to the field as the book looks at public policy from a comparative lens apart from single-country cases studies. Finally, given the relevance, scope, and access of understanding, the book can be read by anyone interested in workings of public policy, India, or Europe.

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Dr. Bidisha Banerji is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director at the Amity Institute of Public Policy, Amity University, Noida, India. She earned her PhD in Public Policy and Public Administration from George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA, where she was awarded the prestigious Selective Excellence Fellowship. Dr. Banerji is an accomplished academic, policy analyst, and consultant with a proven track record in academia and the think tank sector.

Her research expertise spans many areas, including policy analysis, policy design, advocacy, sustainability, urban service delivery, urban geography, megacities, urban commons, and program evaluation. Dr. Banerji's scholarly work has been published extensively in leading academic journals. She has authored numerous articles, research papers, and book chapters that advance understanding in these critical areas of public policy. She has been recognized for her academic excellence with several accolades, including the ICSSR grant award for 2024. Dr. Banerji has also been a distinguished speaker at several high-profile national and international conferences, further establishing her as a thought leader. Her interdisciplinary approach to public policy and commitment to impactful research continue to shape the discourse on sustainable urban development and governance.

Sheetal Sharma is an Associate Professor at the Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. Dr. Sharma has been awarded the JNU Research Excellence Award for outstanding contribution and excellence in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities for the year 2018-19 in the Young Scholars Category. She is the recipient of a number of projects funded by the European Commission under the Framework of Erasmus+ Program - Jean Monnet Activities. She has authored and edited a number of books and also writes regularly in journals and magazines of national and international repute.