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    “Experimental evidence shows that when people are given unconditional cash they will by and large spend it on worthwhile things” – Pranab Bardhan

“Experimental evidence shows that when people are given unconditional cash they will by and large spend it on worthwhile things” – Pranab Bardhan

Professor Pranab Bardhan recently participated in the Ideas for India Symposium on Universal Basic Income for India with academics from LSE and other leading institutions. During Professor Bardhan’s recent visit to LSE, Sonali Campion asked him to elaborate on how he envisions basic income interacting with existing welfare provisions.
SC: You’ve talked about the feasibility and desirability of universal basic income […]

November 21st, 2016|Development, Economy, Education, Featured, Health, Interviews|0 Comments|
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Paradiplomacy: Can India learn from China?

Decentralised foreign policymaking is gaining ground in global politics as it offers states a chance to advance their interests. In this article, Falguni Tewari compares Macau and Goa to highlight how effectively China has employed the paradimplomacy model and how the federalisation of foreign policy could benefit India.

Owing to India’s growing international engagement, a discussion on the importance of […]

November 18th, 2016|Featured, History, LSE, Security and Foreign Policy|0 Comments|
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Transforming Myanmar’s energy sector

Myanmar, like other developing countries, will continue ramping up its energy production to meet growing demands for consumption. Tim Dobermann argues that fuelling economic growth requires expanded electricity access and reforms to pricing structure and policies for Myanmar.

Economic growth requires energy. Energy fuels industry and manufacturing, improves livelihoods, and connects markets. Consuming more energy is part of transforming into a […]

November 17th, 2016|Development, Environment, Featured, LSE|0 Comments|
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    Confronting gender violence in India: Is slum-free urban policy a solution?

Confronting gender violence in India: Is slum-free urban policy a solution?

Studies show that adverse socioeconomic conditions create low self-esteem and insecurity among men, who find expression in aberrant behaviors, including violence against women. In this light, Nikita Singla considers the link between slums and gender violence, and writes that rather than pursuing a ‘Slum free India’, gender inclusive slums should be the primary target in urban policymaking.

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November 16th, 2016|Development, Economy, Featured, Gender, Urban India|1 Comment|
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Looking forward to the Future of Pakistan conference

On Saturday, the first LSESU Future of Pakistan conference takes place in the New Academic Building. As the countdown to the event begins, President of the LSESU Pakistan Development Society Omar Bhatti introduces some of the key speakers and topics that will be discussed on Saturday.

Tickets for the conference are available here. You can view the full schedule and […]

November 15th, 2016|Book Reviews, Economy, Events, Featured, LSE|3 Comments|
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    “India is essentially in denial about the costs of democracy” – Rajeev Gowda

“India is essentially in denial about the costs of democracy” – Rajeev Gowda

The issue of how to finance politics is one that plagues democracies everywhere. In the case of India it is particularly acute, as the current laws – despite good intentions – serve to encourage corruption in the system. During his recent visit to LSE to speak on this topic, Professor Rajeev Gowda sat down with Sonali Campion to discuss the problems and possible solutions, as […]

November 14th, 2016|Corruption, Featured, Interviews, Politics|1 Comment|
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    Elections in India are a loud, rambunctious equaliser in public life

Elections in India are a loud, rambunctious equaliser in public life

Research has revealed that the act of voting itself holds enormous significance for people because on election days the most important actors are not the politicians but the voters. After watching the ceremony of elections in America unfold this week, Mukulika Banerjee considers motivations for voting in the Indian context.

Elections in India are the world’s biggest festival and Indians […]

November 11th, 2016|Featured, LSE, Politics|Comments Off on Elections in India are a loud, rambunctious equaliser in public life|
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Diwali: A smog-mare for the Indian capital

Delhi has now overtaken Beijing as the most polluted city in the world and over Diwali the air quality deteriorated to new lows. In this article, Payal Dey discusses how serious the problem has become, highlights the Delhi government’s lethargic response to the current crisis and outlines policy suggestions for controlling smog in the Indian capital.        

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November 10th, 2016|Development, Environment, Featured, Health, LSE, Urban India|Comments Off on Diwali: A smog-mare for the Indian capital|
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    As the Baloch issue continues to be handled militarily rather than politically a peaceful resolution is unlikely

As the Baloch issue continues to be handled militarily rather than politically a peaceful resolution is unlikely

Following the attack on a police training college in Quetta, Sajjan Gohel discusses the security challenges in Balochistan and the wider implications for Pakistan. He writes that given that the province is important to broader regional peace it should be accorded more attention in academic and policy discourse.

Over the last few months violent acts of militancy in Balochistan, […]

November 9th, 2016|Featured, LSE, Politics, Security and Foreign Policy|Comments Off on As the Baloch issue continues to be handled militarily rather than politically a peaceful resolution is unlikely|
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    “There are phases when India falls remarkably short of the standards you would expect democracies to follow” – Ashutosh Varshney

“There are phases when India falls remarkably short of the standards you would expect democracies to follow” – Ashutosh Varshney

Last Friday Professor Ashutosh Varshney spoke at LSE on Indian Democracy. Before his presentation Sonali Campion interviewed him about India’s electoral vibrancy as well as its liberal deficits, and why these have become more marked under the current BJP-led government. They also discussed the contrasts between Indian and American elections in light of the US presidential vote. 

You frequently speak of how there should […]

November 8th, 2016|Featured, History, Interviews, LSE, Politics|Comments Off on “There are phases when India falls remarkably short of the standards you would expect democracies to follow” – Ashutosh Varshney|
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