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Barriers to Innovations in lower bureaucracy
(1982-09-17)
In this feature a caselet with rich policy implications is
presented to a panel of academics and practitioners. The
panelists diagnose the problem or problems, analyse
their causes and make policy-level recommendations ...
Diagnoses: matching people and programme: at what prices?
(1986-09-22)
During last year, a drought prone district was experiencing acute
scarcity of drinking water. The state government, however, was very
keen to provide drinking water facility to as many villages as possible.
Thus, under ...
The design of resource-delivery Systems: a Socio-ecological perspective
(1989-09-27)
Organizing the delivery of resources to the poor in a fair manner
in a basically "unfair" social and economic structure poses a
tremendous challenge to policy planners. The problem becomes
further complicated when ...
Innovations for the poor by the poor
(International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development, 2012)
The concern for inclusive or harmonious development is being
articulated worldwide. There is a belated realisation that for extreme
affordability, there is no choice but to learn from green grassroots innovators
and ...
Frugal, friendly and flexible
(The SME Whitebook, 2013)
Many people around the world feel excluded from the fruits of development. While there is much that modern science, technology, and innovative systems offer there is still a lot to be done.
A quest for social justice: a colloquium to build a network
(2010-09-07)
The goal of social justice can sometimes be seen as making a lion’s den, a happy
zoo. It can also be seen as balancing the competing claims for common spaces,
be it in economic, social or cultural domains. But the most ...
Science, sustainability and social purpose: barriers to effective articulation, dialogue and utilization of formal and informal science in public policy
(1999-10-13)
The communication among scientists, policy makers, public policy analysts and the
common people in society is often fraught with ambiguity, anxiety and some times clear
confusion. Not to mention the times when it is very ...
Knowledge and agency: creating networks
(1997-10-11)