The Karta Initiative is a movement that seeks to expand access to world class educational and professional opportunities for students from underprivileged backgrounds in emerging economies.

The Royal Institute of International Affairs, commonly known as Chatham House, is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in London whose mission is to analyse and promote the understanding of major international issues and current affairs.

CES was founded in August 2000 as an independent organisation engaged in research and advocacy on a range of social and economic justice issues in India.