Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

Urban Poverty in India and Post-MDG Framework

In spite of rapid economic growth over the last decade, India’s urban areas show high levels of inequality, with many social groups being left behind in most of the areas … Continue reading

Wednesday, 20 November 2013 · Leave a comment

Corporate colonisation of new India

Graham Peebles – Twenty years of corporate colonisation of the Indian countryside has fuelled conflict, forced-urbanisation and the breakdown of the democratic ideal. The fight for land is occurring in many … Continue reading

Tuesday, 19 November 2013 · Leave a comment

Tackling corruption in Indian medicine

Dinsa Sachan – Some doctors and non-governmental organisations are taking up the fight against corruption in Indian medicine, which many observers claim is widespread in the country. Kickbacks have been … Continue reading

Saturday, 16 November 2013 · Leave a comment

Government-Sponsored Health Insurance in India

Author: World Bank Public financing for health in India is low, leaving households to rely heavily on out-of pocket payments for health expenses. New World Bank research finds over the … Continue reading

Sunday, 21 October 2012 · Leave a comment