South Asia
In India, an attempt to outsource the fight against corruption
Anna Hazare may have placed corruption front and center on the public agenda. But the proposed solution will undermine India’s political system, which is working for many, and only shift the problem elsewhere.
Women’s reservation is a (unreservedly) good idea
Women’s reservation in politics finally arrived in India on Women’s Day. This bill may not be the best solution or only solution to empowering women. But let not the perfect be the enemy of the good.
What kind of patent protection does India want?
The rejection of Bayer’s patent case in India is a landmark in defining the process by which patents are enforcable. It settles important questions on the limits of automatic patent protection provided by the system, providing a balance between private profit and public good.
Time for Caution in Financing Microfinance?
The WSJ report of too much microfinance raises a dangerous parallel with the subprime crises. It is time that social investors scaled back their optimism on the impact of microfinance and its investment potential. As this crises has shown, endless growth cannot be without consequence.
With Pakistan, Wanting Peace is Asking for War
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh decided to embrace Pakistan in Egypt, saying dialogue is the only way forward. He renders us weak for future negotiations and ignores that Pakistan does not want peace. He should remember that if you want peace, prepare for war.
For Sri Lanka Another Battle Lies Ahead
Sri Lanka has finally defeated the LTTE and declared victory. But to secure the peace it may learn from the experiences of Palestine and India. Building a unified state will require the government to make some sacrifices too.
Lessons for India in America’s Academic Achievement Gap
The state of the US primary education system has important lessons for Indian policymakers. India’s goal should be to decouple educational performance from socioeconomic background. But this requires treating the problem of access to, not just quality of, education.
India Shows Split Personality as Emerging Donor
In recent years India’s aid program has changed dramatically in size, focus, and strategic thinking. What is the extent of India’s giving and how has it changed? As an emerging donor how can India best align its aid strategy with a realistic assessment of its strengths?
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