The making of Jokowi’s dynasty with 3 ‘political heirs’
Three members of the Widodo clan are expected to run in the 2024 elections. But to succeed, they will need the support of the head of the Sukarno dynasty.
Can we make lockdown work this time around?
The government needs to have a broader Covid management strategic plan and map stakeholders accordingly for their involvement in resolving the issues that will surface during the…
Securing Manila’s future water supply
The decades-long delay in implementation highlights the need for the government to improve its procedures in obtaining permits for crucial projects.
Pakistan needs to evolve a counter-terrorism strategy that reflects national resolve
The writer says that the state institutions failed to realise that society would not buy the idea of talking to the terrorists.
Calling the by-polls ‘free and fair’ dims hope for 2024
The writer says these by-elections are nothing more than a mere fulfilment of legal obligations, as it won't be able to bring in any change in parliamentary balance.
Why Indian billionaires may not be good news for Modi
A growing income inequality could be a problem as battle lines are formed ahead of the next election.
How do LNG subsidies affect public spending?
If subsidies continue to grow exponentially, the government may be forced to reallocate funds or resources from other economic activities or turn to borrowing funds.
Hunger, food security, and land use
Regional development policies based on an integrated planning approach should aim to curtail the negative consequences of urban agglomeration and uneven growth.
Soaring utility bills
The government should strengthen support steps to deal with shock from higher utility bills.
China’s declining demographics: A race against time
A shrinking workforce amid a rapidly ageing population will call for radical policy reforms that will only get harder.