Health care system

Health care system

Noncommunicable diseases have become the major contributors to death and disability worldwide.

Noncommunicable diseases have become the major contributors to death and disability worldwide.

Blogs 12 Feb, 2021

A question of balance

A question of balance

Balance is more than a set of scales; it permeates the universe. It takes two to balance, not just tango. Picture this — male and female, yin and yang, the two sides of a coin, plus and minus, positive and negative. No one thing can exist in balance, because ‘to be in balance’ you’d need the second element to be in sync, or equilibrium.

Balance is more than a set of scales; it permeates the universe. It takes two to balance, not just tango. Picture this — male and female, yin and yang, the two sides of a coin, plus and minus, positive and negative. No one thing can exist in balance, because ‘to be in balance’ you’d need the second element to be in sync, or equilibrium.

Blogs 11 Feb, 2021

Remittance inflows

Remittance inflows

Strong remittance inflows should be used as an opportunity to strengthen the systems that help overseas workers and their families back at home.

Strong remittance inflows should be used as an opportunity to strengthen the systems that help overseas workers and their families back at home.

Blogs 10 Feb, 2021

The power of mittens

The power of mittens

Who would have ever thought that a pair of humble mittens made out of recycled wool would make such phenomenal ripples across the world and thrust the maker and the wearer to dizzying limelight?

Who would have ever thought that a pair of humble mittens made out of recycled wool would make such phenomenal ripples across the world and thrust the maker and the wearer to dizzying limelight?

Blogs 10 Feb, 2021

BLOG SURF: Supporting the poor

BLOG SURF: Supporting the poor

A year ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic A struck, I was optimistic about the trends in global poverty: extreme poverty rates had been steadily declining for more than two decades.

A year ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic A struck, I was optimistic about the trends in global poverty: extreme poverty rates had been steadily declining for more than two decades.

Blogs 09 Feb, 2021

TOPICS: Our food is our enemy

TOPICS: Our food is our enemy

As per Hindu Scriptures, in the Satya Yuga, Lord Vishnu, in his Narasimha avatar, killed the demon-king, Hiranyakasipu.

As per Hindu Scriptures, in the Satya Yuga, Lord Vishnu, in his Narasimha avatar, killed the demon-king, Hiranyakasipu.

Blogs 09 Feb, 2021

Fueling food price

Fueling food price

Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty.

Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty.

Blogs 08 Feb, 2021

Viet Nam's growth

Viet Nam's growth

On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers.

On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers.

Blogs 05 Feb, 2021

Art voyage

Art voyage

The journey of a thousand miles began with that single step. Everything was beautiful, and nothing was perfect throughout the travel. To begin with, the warm gesture of welcome and hospitality portrayed a nice picture of the Bengali people in my head.

The journey of a thousand miles began with that single step. Everything was beautiful, and nothing was perfect throughout the travel. To begin with, the warm gesture of welcome and hospitality portrayed a nice picture of the Bengali people in my head.

Blogs 05 Feb, 2021

BLOG SURF: Food prices

BLOG SURF: Food prices

Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty.

Over the last year, COVID-19 has undone the economic, health and food security of millions, pushing as many as 150 million people into extreme poverty.

Blogs 03 Feb, 2021

TOPICS: Be your own hero

TOPICS: Be your own hero

A man is supposed to come and save you. What kind of nonsense is that? The same person who is a threat to us, specifically girls, is supposed to come and save us?

A man is supposed to come and save you. What kind of nonsense is that? The same person who is a threat to us, specifically girls, is supposed to come and save us?

Blogs 03 Feb, 2021

Learning crisis

Learning crisis

Local decision makers, civil society, teachers, and parents need to be engaged with and driving reforms if teaching is going to shift sufficiently to tackle Asia’s learning crisis.

Local decision makers, civil society, teachers, and parents need to be engaged with and driving reforms if teaching is going to shift sufficiently to tackle Asia’s learning crisis.

Blogs 01 Feb, 2021

Corruption without boundaries

Corruption without boundaries

What angers me more is the extent of greed that the politicians of our country have, so much so that we cannot even walk anymore in peace.

What angers me more is the extent of greed that the politicians of our country have, so much so that we cannot even walk anymore in peace.

Blogs 01 Feb, 2021

Pollution and buildings

Pollution and buildings

A recent report showed that Kathmandu has experienced increase in air pollution by 50-60 per cent in the last 15 years. On January 5 this year, Kathmandu suffered the worst air quality among the cities of the world, even higher than Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan and New Delhi.

A recent report showed that Kathmandu has experienced increase in air pollution by 50-60 per cent in the last 15 years. On January 5 this year, Kathmandu suffered the worst air quality among the cities of the world, even higher than Bishkek of Kyrgyzstan and New Delhi.

Blogs 29 Jan, 2021

Education and COVID-19: A South Asian context

Education and COVID-19: A South Asian context

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every sector, including education across the globe.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every sector, including education across the globe.

Blogs 29 Jan, 2021

Resilient cities

Resilient cities

Enabling poor households to become more resilient is key to achieving healthy, vibrant and diverse cities of the future.

Enabling poor households to become more resilient is key to achieving healthy, vibrant and diverse cities of the future.

Blogs 28 Jan, 2021

Screaming wolf: Fake rescue, real rescue

Screaming wolf: Fake rescue, real rescue

Fake calls for help can go wry and wrong in real life, too. So can rescues.

Fake calls for help can go wry and wrong in real life, too. So can rescues.

Blogs 28 Jan, 2021

Carbon market

Carbon market

For China to reach carbon neutrality and contribute to the 1.5-degree climate target, a recent study by Tsinghua University suggests that GHG emissions will need to be reduced by 90% from peak levels.

For China to reach carbon neutrality and contribute to the 1.5-degree climate target, a recent study by Tsinghua University suggests that GHG emissions will need to be reduced by 90% from peak levels.

Blogs 27 Jan, 2021

Alternative energy sources

Alternative energy sources

The demand for energy is increasing rapidly every year in every country, including Nepal.

The demand for energy is increasing rapidly every year in every country, including Nepal.

Blogs 27 Jan, 2021

Tax system

Tax system

While being largely shielded from the health impacts of COVID-19, the economy of the Solomon Islands has felt a severe shock.

While being largely shielded from the health impacts of COVID-19, the economy of the Solomon Islands has felt a severe shock.

Blogs 27 Jan, 2021