Corruption, economic development and poverty alleviation
May 6, 2016
Corruption continues to be a major drag on economic growth in developing countries.… 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
Climate change, energy and water security for S’pore
March 22, 2016
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TW Centre
March 22, 2016
Singapore has an excellent record of managing climate, water and energy issues over the past three decades. The future, always, is uncertain. Countries will have to run faster and faster to stay in the same place.… Read More
A new plan to rescue Kosi Basin from poverty
March 21, 2016
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TW Centre
March 21, 2016
Bad planning has destroyed a fertile region, but there’s hope a new water management plan will bring growth and economic sustainability.… Read More
Confronting obesity in Asia’s cities
March 19, 2016
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TW Centre
March 19, 2016
Obesity is a growing crisis that governments cannot afford to ignore.… Read More
Untapped water
March 14, 2016
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TW Centre
March 14, 2016
If water is not used for electricity generation and agricultural production, the benefits are lost forever.… Read More
Delhiites have to keep paying the cost of pollution over the next decade
March 10, 2016
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TW Centre
March 10, 2016
State stalling over the last 20 years robs the city of softer options and time.… Read More
India’s overlooked crisis of malnutrition
February 24, 2016
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TW Centre
February 24, 2016
One state in particular is an embarrassingly poor performer.… Read More
India’s looming water crisis
February 22, 2016
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TW Centre
February 22, 2016
India needs to address current water management issues or face future catastrophe.… Read More
Water crisis (in Hindi)
February 20, 2016
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TW Centre
February 20, 2015
The water situation in India is worse than in many other countries because of poor policies and practices that have been used for decades.… Read More