- Advertisement -
Views
Civil society
Unravelling the Controversies of Chinese Foreign Aid
Chinese policy has aimed for the expansion of common standards for global economic and social development. In Chinese theory and practice, this is achieved...
Accountability
Political Storm Clouds Gather Over Pakistan
Imran Khan was voted out of office after only three and a half years on 10 April 2022 by a vote of no confidence in parliament....
COVID-19
Building Resilience and Preventative Responses to Withstand Global Crises
Resilience to shocks is no longer just about bouncing back — it’s also about building preparedness for even bigger disruptions. The climate crisis, COVID-19,...
Accountability
Nepal: Ensuring that Local Polls are Truly Free and Fair
Ensuring the code of conduct is followed, that candidacies are inclusive, and the expense ceiling is adhered to are as important as ensuring that...
Accountability
Years of Policy Failure and COVID Throw Sri Lanka Into Deep Crisis
Sri Lanka is collapsing and its economy is at a tipping point. The country is witnessing one of the worst economic and political crises...
Freedom of speech and expression
Chronicle of a Tragedy Unfolded
While officially, the burqa ban is justified on grounds of need for uniformity and wearing of hijab is not seen as necessary to religious...
Accountability
US–China Rivalry Complicates Development Aid in Nepal
On 1 March 2022, Nepal’s coalition government, led by the Nepali Congress party, finally ratified the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)’s Nepal compact, a US$500 million infrastructure and...
Accountability
Pakistan’s Historic Court Ruling: ‘Rome Has Spoken, the Case Is Finished!’
After three days of mulling over the issues involved, the five-member bench gave its “short order” ruling, upholding the supremacy of the Constitution at...
- Advertisement -
Latest News
Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
The number of people aged 60 and older in developing Asia and the Pacific is set to nearly double...
WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart...
Indian Meteorological Department Releases Weather Forecast for the First Week of May
Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions likely to continue over East India till 2 May and over south...
Must read
Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
The number of people aged 60 and older in...
WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing...
- Advertisement -
You might also likeRELATEDRecommended to you
Sri Lanka’s Political Turmoil Risks Derailing the Economy Further
Sri Lanka is facing unprecedented political turmoil, and with...
Who feeds the world – small farmer or big business?
A report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation...
Environment ministry pursues ‘ease of business’, one office order at a time
India’s environment ministry has introduced a series of changes...