Opinion Pieces

May 17, 2016
A culture of tighter oversight should pervade Nepal’s coming development projects, in both earthquake recovery and transport connectivity.… Read More

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

May 6, 2016
Corruption continues to be a major drag on economic growth in developing countries.… Read More

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

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

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

March 19, 2016
Obesity is a growing crisis that governments cannot afford to ignore.… Read More

March 14, 2016
If water is not used for electricity generation and agricultural production, the benefits are lost forever.… Read More

March 10, 2016
State stalling over the last 20 years robs the city of softer options and time.… Read More

February 24, 2016
One state in particular is an embarrassingly poor performer.… Read More