Monthly Archives: September 2010

Democracy Lies in the Eye of the Beholder

Democracy Lies in the Eye of the Beholder As in the case of female beauty, Democracy lies in the eye of the beholder. Many countries in the world claim to be democratic but their systems differ widely. The USA, which … Continue reading

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The Politics of Development Aid

The Politics of Development Aid “Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God’s service ….” John Adams, Second President of the USA (1797-1801) and a … Continue reading

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The Irresponsible Caretaker & the Financial Crisis

The Irresponsible Caretaker & the Financial Crisis Is this is just another recession?   The economies of the richest and most powerful countries of the West that created the current global financial and trading system have taken a massive direct … Continue reading

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Sri Lanka: The Fruits of Globalization

Sri Lanka: The Fruits of Globalization “We create institutions and policies on the basis of the way we make assumptions about us and others. We accept the fact that we will always have poor people around us. So we have … Continue reading

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Development Aid: Successes & Failures

Development Aid: Successes & Failures “To and for the establishment, promotion and development of a Secret Society, the true aim and object whereof shall be for the extension of British rule throughout the world, the perfecting of a system of … Continue reading

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Post-Privatization Industrial Restructuring Issues in Transition Economies & Developing Countries

Post-Privatization Industrial Restructuring Issues in Transition Economies & Developing Countries -Kenneth Abeywickrama, 30th Nov 2000 Presented in Tulane Institute for International Development (TIID) invites its November Seminar under the Tulane International Development 2000 Seminar Series. 1.  Overview 1.1            Background The … Continue reading

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