December 10, 2015
In order to study the roles large multinational companies (MNCs) have played in contributing to rural development and poverty alleviation, the Third World Centre for Water Management carried out a detailed case study on this issue. It focused on the Nestlé’s factory in Moga, Punjab, especially in terms of how it has affected the standard of living and quality of life of the population in and around the factory.… Read More
December 1, 2015
How countries navigate this challenge will determine their future – and this won’t be easy.… Read More
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November 28, 2015
There is a line beyond which inequality is too high, and India is close to –if not already beyond– that line.… Read More
November 24, 2015
Water comprises one’s basic necessities; we could live without Prada or Gucci handbags, but not without having our thirst quenched. Even now and in the near future, Singaporeans may need to cut water usage, to minimise over-reliance on neighbouring nations.… Read More
November 23, 2015
Can India draw some lessons from the Singaporean water story?… Read More
November 18, 2015
City planning and economic policy is failing to keep up with the rapid urbanisation underway in China and India.… Read More
November 18, 2015
Monday’s two-hour downpour which caused massive floods in parts of Johor Baru has done little to raise historically low water levels in the Linggiu Reservoir – a key cog in Singapore’s water supply.… Read More
November 13, 2015
More diversification of certain food types is needed to ensure steadier and more stable supplies for the Republic.… Read More
November 11, 2015
Global food security can be achieved in the coming years with the implementation of proper policies, strong political will, continued advances in science and technology, and good agricultural and food management practices.… Read More