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Saving and Investment
Introduction Saving and investment are fundamental to economic growth, stability and long-term development. Savings provide the financial resources required for investment, while investment converts…
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Determinants of Economic Development
Introduction Economic development refers to the long-term improvement in an economy’s productive capacity, income, employment, living standards and overall well-being. It is not determined…
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World Happiness Report 2025
Introduction The World Happiness Report 2025 assesses countries based on how people evaluate the quality of their own lives. Unlike conventional economic indicators, it…
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Multidimensional poverty index (MPI)
Introduction The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures poverty beyond income by capturing the multiple deprivations people face in their daily lives. It focuses on…
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Non-Governmental Organisations
What is an NGO? A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) is a voluntary, non-profit and non-state organisation that works independently or in partnership with the government…
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Citizen-Centric Governance
What is Citizen-Centric Governance? · Citizen-centric governance is an approach in which the needs, rights, convenience, participation and satisfaction of citizens…
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Whistleblowers
What is a Whistleblower? A whistleblower is a person who reports or exposes corruption, misuse of power, fraud, illegal activities or other wrongdoing within…
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Anti-Corruption Machinery
About · Corruption is not merely an ethical failure; it is a governance failure arising from excessive discretion, opacity, weak accountability,…
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Social Audit
About · Corruption is not merely an ethical failure; it is a governance failure arising from excessive discretion, opacity, weak accountability,…
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Social Media and Accountability
Introduction Social media has transformed citizens from passive recipients of information into active participants, monitors and communicators in governance. It enables citizens to question…
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