It has been estimated that by 2010 there will be over five hundred million blogs world wide. Will that be a boon and benefit to the opening space for democracy? Or will that be baneful?
The first flush of enthusiasm now has cautionary note sounded by not only naysayers or Later Day Luddites but even ex-soothsayers of the Silicon Valley; and key political and social thinkers.
Proposed Activities 1. Establish a program of research aimed at a deeper understanding of the major causative factors accounting for poverty and the policy reforms necessary to eradicate the scourge of poverty 2. Engage in research, advocacy and dissemination on key national issues including education, privatization, social safety nets, public services delivery system, corruption and wastage, … Read more
Mission Statement The Centre for Policy Initiatives was formally established as a non-profit policy reform organization in June 2007. Its mission is focused on providing the policy interested public, academia, private sector, government and other key stakeholders with accurate information, data and analysis on vital national issues affecting the country’s economy and society. The Centre … Read more