On the brink of failed statehood
June 1, 2016
One year of aid but little progress in Nepal. The urgent wake-up call that was the 2015 earthquake in Nepal goes unanswered by a government failing its people.… Read More
Higher education that helps young land jobs
May 30, 2016
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TW Centre
May 30, 2016
Changes are needed to equip students with employable skills that prepare them for real world.… Read More
The drought – crisis or opportunity?
May 27, 2016
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TW Centre
May 27, 2016
In South Africa 37% of water in urban supply systems is lost – it leaks out or it is not paid for. It might not be fair to compare it with Tokyo and Singapore which lose only 4–5% of their water through the distribution network, but even a developing city like Phnom Penh loses only 6.5%.… Read More
Is a college degree worth it? Interventions are needed to enhance the practical relevance of higher education
May 23, 2016
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TW Centre
May 23, 2016
Many young people around the world struggle to find jobs despite having obtained university degrees. Asit K. Biswas and Julian Kirchherr outline what needs to change in order to boost the practical value of higher education. Recruiting academic staff with work experience outside of academia could provide richer teaching experiences and a more developed understanding of which skills are needed, even essential, in the job markets.… Read More
China’s murky waters
May 18, 2016
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TW Centre
18 May, 2016
China’s groundwater problem is a price of progress.… Read More
Development and decay
May 17, 2016
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TW Centre
May 17, 2016
A culture of tighter oversight should pervade Nepal’s coming development projects, in both earthquake recovery and transport connectivity.… Read More
Infrastructure deficit: Built to last or built too fast?
May 7, 2016
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TW Centre
May 7, 2019
Two recent infrastructure failures tell a story of contrasting growth paths. The collapse of an under-construction flyover in Kolkata drew attention to corruption, malpractice and poor planning in developing countries like India.… Read More
Corruption, economic development and poverty alleviation
May 6, 2016
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TW Centre
May 6, 2016
Corruption continues to be a major drag on economic growth in developing countries.… Read More
Receding water levels at Linggiu Reservoir expose Singapore’s vulnerability
April 23, 2016
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TW Centre
April 23, 2016
Water consumption in the Republic inched higher last year — is enough being done to prepare for the worst-case scenario?… Read More
Weighty problem for urban Asia
April 12, 2016
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TW Centre
April 12, 2016
In developing and middle-income countries, obesity is accompanying increased urbanisation, posing unforeseen threats to public health and testing the policy resolve and fiscal capacity of governments.… Read More