Month: May 2018

India Must Focus on Quality Education as a Solution to Sexual Violence

Asadullah

• 26 May 2018
• The Wire
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The recent wave of sexual violence reported from across the country – against women in general and little girls in particular – is not only disturbing but also thought-provoking. The response...

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India Experiments With Opacity With its Own Onshore Financial Centre

Neeti Biyani

• 22 May 2018
• The Wire
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Income and wealth inequality in India is deepening. The current regime, despite its promises to tackle black money, has chosen a contradictory course of action which has bolstered financial secrecy...

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For Asia's Sustainable Development, Regional Governments Must Take Taxation Seriously

Neeti Biyani

• 15 May 2018
• The Diplomat
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For most part, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the global 2030 development agenda – are oriented towards securing human rights for populations across the world. While the world stands...

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India’s Striving To Strengthen Its Tax Policy But It’s Still Costing Us Dearly. Here’s Why

Neeti Biyani

• 15 May 2018
• Youth Ki Awaaz
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The progressive realisation of human rights and availability of public services such as education, health, nutrition, drinking water and sanitation, etc. depend on how effectively national...

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Use Women’s Fund Wisely

Kanika Kaul

• 4 May 2018
• The Pioneer
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Higher budgetary outlays will not be able to eliminate gender-based violence. Policies will achieve limited impact unless backed by inclusive public spending A little over five years ago,...

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