Comment Pieces

Measuring Corruption

Posted on November 02, 2011

An interesting research paper which provides a broad overview of how to measure corruption, the tools usually used and their pros and cons. The… Read more

Voices and invoices

Posted on November 02, 2011

Team Anna’ anti-corruption movement saw a great start as the entire nation was mobilised against their common enemy ‘corruption’.… Read more

Corruption: A misunderstood problem?

Posted on November 02, 2011

Fundamental economic problems such as lengthy permit application procedures and convoluted tax payments are arguably the cause of corruption. Is it… Read more

Transforming India

Posted on November 02, 2011

Corruption has been a major laggard in the country’s economic growth.  While a lot has been discussed around the need for an anti-corruption… Read more

Fairer sex = a fairer system?

Posted on October 31, 2011

Corruption, scams and scandals have been the most voted flavour of the season. From the phone hacking scandal in London to the Anna Hazare movement in… Read more

Democracy without dissent?

Posted on October 31, 2011

The anti-corruption movement has often been tinged with a communal element, given the presence of various religious leaders taking an active part in… Read more

Peace for now, but schism in Team ********** still shows

Posted on October 31, 2011

In the recent past, tensions erupted within the Team Anna camp with members pulling in and out due to numerous reasons. Is the core committee of Team… Read more

Protests awaken a Goliath in India

Posted on October 31, 2011

The middle class in India is the fastest growing demographic group in the country. But it seems they are also the most disillusioned and politically… Read more

Will the EU deliver transparency in the oil & gas sector?

Posted on October 28, 2011

As the European Commissioners decide the final text of proposals to make it mandatory for oil, gas and mining companies listed in the EU to disclose… Read more

Is Lokpal completely anti-corruption?

Posted on October 28, 2011

The Lokpal has become synonymous with anti-corruption. But can Lokpal be free of corruption? Assuming that the stringent measures the proposed organization… Read more